OOP Terminology Flashcards
OOP
It is a programming model that is based on interconnected objects. Example: Java
Abstraction
Abstraction is being able to use something without knowing how it really works Example: A person driving a car.
Reserved Words
Words in java that are a part of the language. You cannot use them in any other way. Example: String, int, and boolean.
Class
A blueprint for a group of objects with similar characteristics. Example: public class Cars{}
Object
An example or instance of a class. For example, Jaguar might be an instance of the class Cars.
Modularity
The ability that code can be designed in modules that assemble together and work separately.
New Keyword
Creating a word to make a new object in java and storing the new word in the memory of the program. Example: Scanner scan= new Scanner(System.in);
Null Keyword
Null is a reserved word for literal strings. it indicates no data is referenced.