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Can class extend interface in TypeScript?
In TypeScript, interfaces can also extend classes, but only in a way that involves inheritance. When an interface extends a class, the interface includes all class members (public and private), but without the class’ implementations.
How do I extend a TypeScript class?
Just like object-oriented languages such as Java and C#, TypeScript classes can be extended to create new classes with inheritance, using the keyword extends . In the above example, the Employee class extends the Person class using extends keyword.
Can a class extend multiple interfaces?
Yes, a class can implement multiple interfaces. Each interface provides contract for some sort of behavior.
Can an interface extend an abstract class in TypeScript?
In TypeScript, an interface can also extend classes. The inherited members do not have the implementations.
Can a type extend an interface?
An interface can extend one or multiple existing interfaces. An interface also can extend a class. If the class contains private or protected members, the interface can only be implemented by the class or subclasses of that class.
How do I inherit a TypeScript interface?
An interface can be extended by other interfaces. In other words, an interface can inherit from other interface. Typescript allows an interface to inherit from multiple interfaces. Use the extends keyword to implement inheritance among interfaces.
Can two interface have same method?
Interfaces can now contain methods with implementations. So, if the class already has the same method as an Interface, then the default method from the implemented Interface does not take effect. However, if two interfaces implement the same default method, then there is a conflict.
Can we extend abstract class?
Abstract classes are similar to interfaces. You cannot instantiate them, and they may contain a mix of methods declared with or without an implementation. In addition, you can extend only one class, whether or not it is abstract, whereas you can implement any number of interfaces.
What is interface vs abstract class?
The short answer: An abstract class allows you to create functionality that subclasses can implement or override. An interface only allows you to define functionality, not implement it. And whereas a class can extend only one abstract class, it can take advantage of multiple interfaces.