6.2. Use interfaces
[7.1] Describe inheritance and its benefits
[7.5] Use abstract classes and interfaces
We all use interfaces quite often in our lives. For example, when you refer to someone as a runner, do you care whether that person is also an orator, a parent, or an entrepreneur? You care only that the person is able to run. The term runner enables you to refer to unrelated individuals, by opening a small window to each person and accessing behavior that’s applicable to only that person’s capacity as a runner. Someone can be referred to as a runner only if that person supports characteristics relevant to running, though the specific behavior can depend on the person.
In the preceding example, you ...
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