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I don't have a problem with the current syntax, but then I've been using it for a couple decades now. I think the current way makes sense... you don't have to dig through a lot of other definition ...

Java’s single inheritance limitation is usually not a problem in the normal course of development. In fact, the need to use multiple inheritance could be a sign of a bad design. There are times, ...

Q: Why doesn’t the Java language support multiple inheritance? A: Whenever you find yourself asking why Java has or does not have some feature, consider the design goals behind the Java language. With ...