mixin in programming

A mixin is a programming concept 
	used to promote code reuse and modularity 
		by allowing a class, module, or object to "mix in" or inherit functionality from another class or module 
			without using traditional inheritance. 

It enables the sharing of methods or properties across multiple classes 
	without requiring them to share a common ancestor in a hierarchical inheritance structure.

No Direct Instantiation: 
	Mixins are typically not instantiated on their own; 
	they are designed to be included or extended by other classes or objects.

Avoids Deep Inheritance: 
	Reduces complexity by avoiding deep or complex inheritance trees.

Name Conflicts: 
	If multiple mixins define methods with the same name, 
		conflicts can arise (resolved differently depending on the language).

Complexity: 
	Overusing mixins can make code harder to understand or trace.