In Java, multiple inheritance (where a class inherits from more than one class) is not supported directly for classes to avoid ambiguity and complexity. However, it is supported through interfaces. The limitations of multiple inheritance in Java include:
- Diamond Problem : When a class inherits from two interfaces that have the same method signature, it can cause ambiguity regarding which method to inherit.
- Complexity : Inheriting from multiple classes/interfaces can lead to complex code, making it harder to maintain and debug.
- No State Inheritance : Java doesn't allow inheriting the state (fields) from multiple classes, which could lead to conflicting states
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