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In Python programming, inheritance is a powerful mechanism that allows classes to inherit attributes and methods from other classes, promoting code reuse and modularity. Additionally, static methods provide a way to define methods that belong to a class rather than instances of the class.
In this article, we’ll explore the relationship between inheritance and static methods in Python, discussing their significance and providing clear examples to illustrate their usage.
Understanding Inheritance in Python
Inheritance is a core concept in object-oriented programming (OOP) that allows classes to inherit attributes and methods from other classes. A class that inherits from another class is called a subclass or derived class, while the class from which it inherits is called a superclass or base class.
class Animal:
def speak(self):
print("Animal speaks")
class Dog(Animal):
pass
dog = Dog()
dog.speak() # Output: Animal speaks
