6. Elementary Concept of Objects and Classes
This chapter presents essential concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), focusing on the core elements of classes and objects. Classes serve as blueprints to define attributes and methods, while objects represent instances with actual values. The chapter emphasizes the advantages of utilizing OOP, such as code organization, data security, and enhanced program maintenance.
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6.7Terminology In Object-Oriented Programming
This section introduces essential terminology related to Object-Oriented...
What we have learnt
- Classes are templates that define attributes and methods for objects.
- Objects are instances of classes with specific values assigned to their attributes.
- Key OOP concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Key Concepts
- -- Class
- A blueprint or template that defines the attributes and methods for objects.
- -- Object
- An instance of a class that has actual values for the attributes defined by its class.
- -- Attributes
- Properties or characteristics of an object, such as color or size.
- -- Methods
- Actions or behaviors that an object can perform, such as start() or stop().
- -- Encapsulation
- Combines data and methods into a single unit, known as a class.
- -- Inheritance
- The mechanism of creating new classes from existing ones.
- -- Polymorphism
- The ability of different objects to respond to the same method call.
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