JS CUSTOM METHODS Flashcards
1
Q
What is a method?
A
A specific function assigned to objects
2
Q
How can you tell the difference between a method definition and a method call?
A
Call
object.method()
definitipon
name: function(parameter) {
code block
}
3
Q
How is a method different from any other function?
A
Methods can be called from its object
functions can not
4
Q
What is the defining characteristic of Object-Oriented Programming?
A
objects can contain both data (as properties) and behavior (as methods).
5
Q
What are the four “principles” of Object-Oriented Programming?
A
Abstraction
Encapsulation
Inheritance
Polymorphism
6
Q
What is “abstraction”?
A
Takes a complex interface and makes it simple
7
Q
What does API stand for?
A
Application programming interface - way for 2 or more computer programs to communicate with each other
