Explain inheritance using an “is-a” relationship and composition using a “has-a” relationship.

For inheritance, you can use a relationship such as a Dog “is-a” Pet.
- This relationship can help clarify situations in which inheritance is not valid.
  - For example, you would not say a Tail “is-a” Dog, thus these two classes should not be in an inheritance relationship.
For composition, you can use a relationship such as a Dog “has-a” Tail.
- This relationship can help clarify situations in which composition is not valid.
  - For instance, you would not say a Dog “has-a” Pet, thus these two classes should not be in a composition relationship.

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