Dědictví

Dědictví (Inheritance) in computer science, particularly in object-oriented programming (OOP), is a fundamental concept that allows a class (known as a subclass or derived class) to inherit properties and behaviors (attributes and methods) from another class (known as a superclass or base class). This mechanism facilitates code reuse, enhances modularity, and establishes a hierarchical relationship between classes.

Through inheritance, the subclass can extend or override the functionality of the superclass, enabling a more specialized implementation while retaining the common behaviors. Inheritance supports the paradigm of polymorphism, where a subclass can be treated as an instance of its superclass, allowing for more flexible and dynamic code.

There are different types of inheritance, including single inheritance (one superclass), multiple inheritance (more than one superclass), and hierarchical inheritance (multiple subclasses derived from a single superclass). Inheritance plays a crucial role in structuring programs and promoting maintainable and scalable codebases by minimizing redundancy and fostering relationships between related classes.