Flashcards: Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals — 10 cards

Classes — definition?

Blueprint for creating objects with attributes and methods.

Class — definition?

Blueprint defining properties and behaviors.

Encapsulation — role?

Protects object integrity by restricting direct access to data.

Object — definition?

Instance of a class.

Inheritance — mechanism?

Allows a class to acquire properties and behaviors from another class.

Attributes — role?

Hold object’s data.

Methods — role?

Operate on objects.

Encapsulation — purpose?

Protect data and hide details.

Inheritance — role?

Share attributes and behaviors.

Polymorphism — concept?

Objects behave differently by context.