C++ Multilevel Inheritance

Multilevel inheritance is a concept in C++ where a derived class inherits from a base class, and then another derived class inherits from the derived class. This creates a hierarchy of classes, where each derived class inherits the properties and behaviors of its parent classes.

Here are the steps to implement multilevel inheritance in C++:

  1. Create a base class: Start by creating a base class that contains the common properties and behaviors that you want to inherit in the derived classes. This class will serve as the parent for all other classes in the hierarchy.

  2. Declare the derived classes: Declare the derived classes that will inherit from the base class. Each derived class will have access to the properties and behaviors of the base class.

  3. Inherit from the base class: In each derived class, use the inheritance syntax to specify that it should inherit from the base class. This is done by using a colon after the class declaration, followed by the access specifier (public, private, or protected), and then the name of the base class.

  4. Define the derived class: After inheriting from the base class, define the derived class by adding its own properties and behaviors. You can also override any virtual functions from the base class if needed.

  5. Repeat for further derived classes: If you want to create another level of inheritance, repeat steps 2 to 4 for the further derived class. This class will inherit from the previous derived class, which already inherits from the base class.

By following these steps, you can implement multilevel inheritance in C++ and create a hierarchy of classes with varying levels of specialization. Each derived class will have access to the properties and behaviors of its parent classes, allowing for code reuse and organization.