Lecture 4 - Classes Flashcards
1
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Class Definition
A
Software Module that contains attributes and operations. Basically, it contains data and the operations that could be performed on these data.
2
Q
Equals method signature
A
public boolean equals(Object other) {
}
3
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Static Methods
A
Static methods do not work on objects. This implies there is no reference to “this” and it has no access to it’s attributes (It can access static attributes).
4
Q
Static Method call through Object
A
Will work but compiler will give a warning (NOT AN ERROR)
5
Q
Static Attributes
A
It is common to all objects of a class (Each object of that class shares this attribute and does not get it’s own copy of this attribute).
6
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Encapsulation
A
Used to hide implementation and as a safety measure against the programmer.
