From Diamonds to Mixins: Demystifying Multiple Inheritance in Python

Explore the intricacies of multiple inheritance in Python through this 31-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2024. Delve into the "diamond problem" and compare Python's approach to other object-oriented languages. Examine the Method Resolution Order (MRO) and its role in determining class hierarchy for method and attribute searches. Learn about the `super()` function and its importance in adhering to the MRO. Investigate real-world scenarios showcasing the benefits, challenges, and alternatives to multiple inheritance. Discover the concept of mixins and their effective implementation in Python. Conclude by exploring the Interface Segregation Principle and how collaboration and composition can help avoid inheritance-related pitfalls.

From Diamonds to Mixins: Demystifying Multiple Inheritance in Python — Ariel Ortiz