Doesn implicit Object inheritance create multiple inheritance?
No, this is a misunderstanding of implicit object inheritance. Every Java class is ultimately descended from the Object superclass, whether there is an extends Object statement or not. If you extend an API class, the Object inheritance is passed down through that immediate superclass, not from the superclass and the Object class too. Implicit inheritance from the Object class descends through a single line of parent classes to ensure all user defined classes have the standard toString(), equals() and hashCode() methods. Actions: Follow-up, clarify or correct this answer. Submit a new question.
