What is direct and indirect inheritance?

Direct inheritance refers to a situation where a class (subclass) inherits properties and methods directly from another class (superclass) without any intermediary classes. In contrast, indirect inheritance occurs when a subclass inherits from a superclass that itself inherits from another class, creating a chain of inheritance. This allows subclasses to access attributes and methods from multiple layers of superclasses, promoting code reuse and a more organized class structure.