subclassing
/ˈsʌbˌklæsɪŋ/
noun
- In object-oriented programming, the process of creating a new class (subclass) that inherits properties and methods from an existing class (superclass).
- Subclassing allows you to reuse code from a parent class without rewriting it.
- Understanding subclassing is essential for building complex software systems.
- The developer used subclassing to add new features to the basic 'Animal' class.