What is the workaround for multiple inheritance in C#?
Short answer: Use interfaces to achieve multiple inheritance. A class can implement multiple interfaces. interface IFlyable { void Fly(); } interface IDriveable { void Drive(); } class FlyingCar : IFlyable, IDriveable { public void Fly() {} public void Drive() {} }
Example code
Use interfaces to achieve multiple inheritance. A class can implement multiple interfaces. interface IFlyable { void Fly(); }
interface IDriveable { void Drive(); }
class FlyingCar : IFlyable, IDriveable { public void Fly() {} public void Drive() {} }
Real-world example (ShopNest)
ShopNest has a base PaymentMethod with virtual decimal Fee(). UpiPayment and CardPayment override the fee logic without changing the checkout caller.
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- Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
- Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
- Trade-off — when you would not use it.
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