Imagine a scenario where you’re designing a software system, and two parent classes define methods with the same signature but entirely different implementations. If a child class inherits from both, how should the system determine which method to use? This is the essence of the “Diamond Problem,” one of the core reasons Java does not support multiple inheritance. Java, often praised for its simplicity and robustness, made a conscious design choice to exclude multiple inheritance. In this article, we will uncover the rationale behind this decision, supported by code examples, detailed explanations, and insights into its implications.