Why is multiple inheritance so abhorred? MI can be a powerful feature when executed correctly, but it's hard to master.

I recently read an article entitled "Why is multiple inheritance so abhorred" in which code was reproduced without using code tags.

Compare inheritance and composition, the two fundamental ways to relate Java classes, then practice debugging ClassCastExceptions in Java inheritance.

Java’s single inheritance limitation is usually not a problem in the normal course of development. In fact, the need to use multiple inheritance could be a sign of a bad design. There are times ...