Python Inheritance
Inheritance in Python refers to the capability of a class (called a subclass or derived class) to inherit properties and behaviors from another class (called a base class or superclass). This allows subclasses to reuse and extend the functionality of the superclass, promoting code reusability and reducing redundancy.
class Person:
def __init__(self, fname, lname):
self.firstname = fname
self.lastname = lname
def printname(self):
print(self.firstname, self.lastname)
class Student(Person): #Creates a class called Student that inherits the Person class
def __init__(self, fname, lname, year):
#The first name and last name of the student are set using the init function of the super class
super().__init__(fname, lname)
self.graduationyear = year
def welcome(self):
print("Welcome", self.firstname, self.lastname, "to the class of", self.graduationyear)
x = Student("John", "Doe", 2019)
x.welcome()