Mixin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪksɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mixin is a noun meaning (object-oriented programming) An uninstantiable class that provides functionality to be inherited by a subclass.
Meaning
(object-oriented programming) An uninstantiable class that provides functionality to be inherited by a subclass.
Example Sentences
Traits are somewhat between an interface and a mixin, as an interface contains only method signatures, while a trait includes also the full method definitions; on the other side mixins include method definitions, but they can also carry state through attributes, while traits usually don't.
Word Forms
- mixins
- mix-in
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mix-in, inheritance, metaclass, wrapper, supermethod, trait.
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