11.1. Basics of Object-Oriented Programming

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define an object in OOP.

   Hint

   Think of a real-world example of something you can touch.

2. 2.

   What does a class represent?

   Hint

   Consider how you would describe something before creating it.

3. 3.

   What is an object in OOP?

   • A method
   • An instance of a class
   • A data type

   Hint

   Think of it as a specific manifestation of a blueprint.

4. 4.

   True or False: A class can have multiple objects.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how many cars can exist based on one factory blueprint.

5. 5.

   Write a Java class named 'Book' with private attributes for title and author. Include methods to set and get these attributes. Afterwards, create multiple book objects.

   Hint

   Consider how you can encapsulate data within a class.

6. 6.

   Explain how using OOP could improve a software project comparing procedural vs. object-oriented approaches.

   Hint

   Think about the differences in code organization.