Avoid multiple inheritance
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''If you have an example of multiple inheritance in your design, assume you have made a mistake and prove otherwise.'' -- Riel's Heuristic 6.1, [[Arthur Riel 1996]] | ''If you have an example of multiple inheritance in your design, assume you have made a mistake and prove otherwise.'' -- Riel's Heuristic 6.1, [[Arthur Riel 1996]] | ||
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| + | Riel believes that multiple inheritance (MI) is not evil or undesirable; however, it is rarely used correctly. If a situation exists that you believe requires multiple inheritance you should consider this carefully. | ||
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If you have an example of multiple inheritance in your design, assume you have made a mistake and prove otherwise. -- Riel's Heuristic 6.1, Arthur Riel 1996
Explanation
Riel believes that multiple inheritance (MI) is not evil or undesirable; however, it is rarely used correctly. If a situation exists that you believe requires multiple inheritance you should consider this carefully.
