javascript-custom-methods

Question 1

What is a method?

Answer 1

A function that is the property of an object

Question 2

How can you tell the difference between a method definition and a method call

Answer 2

definition: Inside an object
call: Method name followed by argument

Question 3

Describe method definition syntax (structure)

Answer 3

declare a variable, assign object literal, name of property, and function

Question 4

Describe method call syntax (structure)

Answer 4

object.function()

Question 5

How is a method different from any other function?

Answer 5

A method is attached to an object

Question 6

What is the defining characteristic of Object-Oriented Programming?

Answer 6

Objects can contain both data a properties and behavior a methods

Question 7

What are the four “principles” of Object-Oriented Programming?

Answer 7

Abstraction
Encapsulation
Inheritance
Polymorphism

Question 8

What is “abstraction”?

Answer 8

The process of removing physical, spatial, or temporal or attributes in the study of objects or systems to focus attention on details of greater importance it is similar in nature to the process of generalization;
the creation of abstract concept-objects by mirroring common features or attributes of various non-abstract objects or systems of study – the result of the process of abstraction.

-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstraction_(computer_science)

Question 9

What does API stand for?

Answer 9

Application programming interface

Question 10

What is the purpose of an API?

Answer 10

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of functions that allows applications to access data and interact with external software components, operating systems, or microservices. To simplify, an API delivers a user response to a system and sends the system’s response back to a user.

-https://www.bigcommerce.com/blog/what-is-an-api/#what-is-an-api