What is Derived Class C++?
A derived class in C++ is a class that inherits properties and behaviors (data members and member functions) from another class, known as the base class. This allows for code reuse, better organization, and the establishment of a hierarchy. A derived class can override base class methods, introduce new members, and utilize access control (public, protected, private) to specify visibility. In C++, the syntax for inheritance is done using a colon followed by an access specifier (e.g., class Derived : public Base
). This mechanism enables polymorphism and facilitates object-oriented programming.