C++: Can a struct inherit from a class?

Question

I am looking at the implementation of an API that I am using.

I noticed that a struct is inheriting from a class and I paused to ponder on it...

First, I d

Answer 1

Yes, struct can inherit from class in C++.

In C++, classes and struct are the same except for their default behaviour with regards to inheritance and access levels of members.

C++ class

• Default Inheritance = private
• Default Access Level for Member Variables and Functions = private

C++ struct

• Default Inheritance = public
• Default Access Level for Member Variables and Functions = public