Why is there no multiple inheritance in Java, but implementing multiple interfaces is allowed?

Question

Java doesn\'t allow multiple inheritance, but it allows implementing multiple interfaces. Why?

Answer 1

Because inheritance is overused even when you can't say "hey, that method looks useful, I'll extend that class as well".

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