How do I inherit classes in Python?

How do I inherit classes in Python?

In Python, you can inherit classes by defining a new class that takes the parent class as a parameter in parentheses. For example:

class Parent:
    def greet(self):
        return "Hello from the Parent class!"

class Child(Parent):
    def greet_child(self):
        return "Hello from the Child class!"

In this example, Child inherits from Parent.

Can you give me an example of using inherited methods?

Sure! Here's how you can use the inherited greet method from the Parent class in the Child class:

child_instance = Child()
print(child_instance.greet())  # Output: Hello from the Parent class!

What if I want to override a method?

You can override a method in the child class by defining a method with the same name. For example:

class Child(Parent):
    def greet(self):
        return "Hello from the Child class!"

Now, calling child_instance.greet() will return "Hello from the Child class!" instead.

Are there any limitations to inheritance in Python?

Yes, Python supports multiple inheritance, but it can lead to complexity. It's important to manage the method resolution order (MRO) to avoid issues.