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'''Magik''' is an [[object-oriented programming]] language that supports [[multiple inheritance]], [[polymorphism (computer science)|polymorphism]] and is [[dynamic typing|dynamically typed]]. It is provided by GE Energy as part of its [[Smallworld]] technology platform and was designed from the outset to implement complex applications for enterprise utilities such as power distribution and telecommunications.

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Objects are implemented in Magik using exemplars. Exemplars have similarities to classes in other programming languages such as [[Java (programming language)|Java]], but with important differences. Magik supports multiple inheritance, and [[Mixin|mixinsmixin]]s (which implement functionality with no data). New instances are made by cloning an existing instance (which will typically be the exemplar but does not have to be).

New exemplars are created using the statement <code>def_slotted_exemplar()</code>, for example: