Abstraction & Modeling

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What is the primary benefit of understanding the characteristics, features, and behavior of objects in object-oriented programming?

  • It reduces the need for abstraction.
  • It makes code run faster.
  • It simplifies the process of commenting code.
  • It allows for better usability of the created objects. (correct)

In object-oriented programming, 'simplification' refers to focusing on unessential details while ignoring important ones.

False (B)

What does 'generalization' in the context of abstraction refer to?

  • Removing specifics to make concepts applicable to various cases. (correct)
  • Focusing on only one specific use case.
  • Ignoring common properties between objects.
  • Adding specifics to make concepts more concrete.

What is the potential drawback of overcomplication in software abstraction?

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Reusing abstractions is unrelated to pattern-matching and prior experience.

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Creating a representation of a system through blueprints, schematics, or diagrams is known as ______.

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What is a key challenge in abstraction and modeling?

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Why should models be clear in the context of abstraction and modeling?

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Additional abstraction layers always improve the performance of a system.

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What compatibility consideration should be kept in mind while designing changes or updates to a system?

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What is the role of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)?

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In Java, related classes are grouped in a ______.

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Class declaration defines the data types of variables in Java.

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What is the primary purpose of comments in Java code?

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What is the significance of the main method in a Java program?

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What are the two primary components represented by 'Statements & Variables' in Java?

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JavaFX is primarily used for console applications.

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The DOS command to list folder contents is ______.

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Which DOS command is used to change the current directory?

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What wildcard character replaces multiple characters in DOS commands?

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What command is used to compile a Java file?

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The java command is used to compile Java source code.

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The -cp option is used to specify ______ when running Java code.

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Which of the following is NOT a primitive data type in Java?

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A String is a primitive type in Java.

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What is the naming convention in Java for variables that uses mixed case, starting with a lowercase letter (e.g., firstName)?

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Which naming convention is typically used for class names in Java?

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Which of the following is a logical operator in Java?

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The operator == is used for ______ in Java.

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What type of conversion occurs automatically in Java when precision is not lost?

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What type of conversion requires explicit casting in Java?

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break skips an iteration in a loop.

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What is the primary role of a 'method header'?

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A method that does not return any value is declared with a ______ return type.

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What is the purpose of a return statement in a method?

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What is 'method overloading'?

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In object interactions, objects only serve as clients.

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An access modifier that allows access from anywhere is ______.

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Which access modifier restricts access to only within the class?

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What mechanisms are typically used to access private attributes in a class?

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Flashcards

Why are Objects important?

Understanding characteristics, features, and behavior leads to better usability.

Simplification in Abstraction

Focusing on important details and ignoring unnecessary ones to simplify.

Generalization in Abstraction

Removing specifics to make concepts applicable to various cases, increasing reusability.

Classification Hierarchies

Categorizing objects based on defined rules to organize them.

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Modeling

Creating a representation using blueprints, schematics, or diagrams to visualize the system.

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Complexity in Abstraction

Balance between simplicity and completeness when creating abstractions.

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Communication in Abstraction

Models should be clear to prevent misunderstandings and errors in implementation.

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Performance in Abstraction

Additional abstraction layers may negatively impact the speed of execution.

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Evolution in System Design

Keeping backward compatibility while updating systems to avoid breaking older code.

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JVM (Java Virtual Machine)

Translates Java bytecode into machine code for execution.

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Package Name

Groups related classes together for better organization and management.

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Class Declaration

Defines the name of an object or class, a fundamental part of OOP.

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Comments in Java

Improves the code's readability and provides documentation for better understanding.

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Main Method

Entry point where the execution of a Java program begins.

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Statements and Variables

Logic and storage components of a Java program.

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JavaFX

Used for creating GUI applications in Java.

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CLS command

Clears the screen in the command line interface.

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DIR command

Lists the contents of the current folder in the command line.

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CD Command

Changes the current directory in the command line.

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MD Command

Creates a new directory in the command line.

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COPY Command

Copies files from one location to another.

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? Wildcard

Replaces a single character in a wildcard search.

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  • Wildcard

Replaces multiple characters in a wildcard search.

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javac

Command to compile a Java file into bytecode.

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java filename

Command to run a compiled Java bytecode file.

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Primitive Types

Data types that hold simple values directly.

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String Type

A data type representing a sequence of characters.

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CamelCase

Naming convention where the first letter of each subsequent word is capitalized.

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PascalCase

Naming convention where each word starts with a capital letter.

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Snake_case

Naming convention where words are separated by underscores.

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Operators

Symbols used to perform operations.

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Logical Operators

Used to perform logical operations such as AND, OR, NOT.

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Comparison Operators

==, !=, >, <, >=, <=

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Increment/Decrement

++, --

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Implicit Conversion

Conversion done by the compiler implicitly when precision is not lost.

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Explicit Casting

Conversion that requires explicit casting when precision might be lost.

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Conditional Statements

Instructions that execute based on conditions or values.

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Loops

Structures that repeat the execution of a block of code.

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Study Notes

  • Understanding characteristics, features, and behavior allows better usability when using objects
  • A house built with the wrong materials demonstrates why understanding object properties matters

Abstraction

  • Simplification focuses on important details while ignoring unessential ones
  • Generalization removes specifics to make concepts applicable to various cases
  • Classification Hierarchies categorize objects based on rules
  • Example of abstraction: A bird is defined by feathers, wings, and the ability to lay eggs

Abstraction in Software

  • Information from interviews and observations must be processed for automation
  • Overcomplication leads to inefficiency

Reuse of Abstraction

  • Learning a bicycle from prior experiences is pattern-matching and reusability

Modeling

  • Creating a representation involves using blueprints, schematics, or diagrams

Challenges of Abstraction & Modeling

  • Balancing simplicity and completeness is a challenge
  • Models should be clear to avoid errors in communication
  • Additional abstraction layers may impact speed
  • Evolution involves keeping backward compatibility while updating systems

Anatomy of Java

  • JVM (Java Virtual Machine) translates Java bytecode to machine code
  • Package Name groups related classes
  • Class Declaration defines the name of an object/class
  • Comments improve readability and documentation
  • Main Method serves as the entry point of a Java program
  • Statements & Variables are logic and storage components
  • JavaFX is used for GUI applications

Useful DOS Commands

  • CLS clears the screen
  • DIR lists folder contents
  • CD changes the directory
  • MD creates a directory
  • COPY copies files

Wildcards

  • ? replaces one character
  • * replaces multiple characters

Compiling Java Code

  • javac filename.java command compiles Java
  • java filename command runs Bytecode
  • Classpaths can be specified using -cp

Variables

  • Primitive types can be numeric (byte, short, int, long, float, double) or non-numeric (char, boolean)
  • String Type is not a primitive, but an object, and can be declared using String str = "Java";

Case Sensitivity & Naming Conventions

  • CamelCase is used for variables (firstName)
  • PascalCase is used for classes (NumberWords)
  • Snake_case is used for underscores (first_name)

Expressions & Operators

  • Arithmetic operators include +, -, *, /, %
  • Logical operators include &&, ||, !
  • Comparison operators include ==, !=, >, <, >=, <=
  • Increment/Decrement operators include ++, --

Automatic Type Conversion & Casting:

  • Implicit conversion occurs when precision is not lost
  • Explicit casting is required when precision is lost

Conditional Statements:

  • if-else and switch are used as conditional statements

Loops:

  • for, while, and do-while are loop structures

Break & Continue:

  • break terminates a loop
  • continue skips an iteration

Scope:

  • Variables are limited to their declared blocks.
  • System.out.print() vs System.out.println()
  • String concatenation uses +

Escape Sequences:

  • \n, \t, etc

Code Readability Best Practices:

  • Indentation improves readability
  • Comments explain code
  • Proper variable names enhance understanding

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