OOP Flashcards

1
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What is a method?

A

A method is a function which is a property of an object.

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2
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How can you tell the difference between a method definition and a method call?

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the definition is inside the function and and it has {}
function call dont have defination and it has ()
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3
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Describe method definition syntax (structure).

A

variable variableName = {property: value or function}

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4
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Describe method call syntax (structure).

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objectName.functioName()

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5
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How is a method different from any other function?

A

method can also have function and function can be the value of the property of the object

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6
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What is the defining characteristic of Object-Oriented Programming?

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objects can contain both data (as properties) and behavior (as methods).

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7
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What are the four “principles” of Object-Oriented Programming?

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Abstraction
Encapsulation
Inheritance
Polymorphism

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What is “abstraction”?

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being able to work with (possibly) complex things in simple ways. You

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9
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What does API stand for?

A

application programming interface

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10
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What is the purpose of an API?

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api is collection of tool that can be use in other software

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