Inheritance is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming (OOP) where a new class, known as the subclass or derived class, inherits the properties and behavior of an existing class, known as the superclass or base class. This concept allows developers to create a hierarchy of related classes, promoting code reuse, modularity, and easier maintenance, making it a crucial aspect of software development and a key feature in many programming languages.
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