CSC 216: Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
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What is the first step in the object construction process outlined?

  • Assigns values to the Recipe object
  • Creates a Recipe reference variable (correct)
  • Calls the Recipe constructor
  • Creates a Recipe object
  • In the statement 'Recipe r = new Recipe("Chili", 4);', what does the parameter '4' represent?

  • The name of the recipe
  • The number of servings (correct)
  • The creation order of the recipe
  • The index of the recipe
  • What kinds of parameters can be passed to the Recipe constructor?

  • Only strings
  • Any number of parameters of various types (correct)
  • Only integers
  • Only boolean values
  • What is the purpose of the reference variable 'r' in this context?

    <p>To hold a reference to the newly created Recipe object (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the 'new' keyword in the context of object creation?

    <p>It allocates memory for a new object and calls its constructor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the state of an object refer to in object-oriented programming?

    <p>The internal data of the object (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes a class in object-oriented programming?

    <p>A blueprint for creating objects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many constructors can a class have?

    <p>An unlimited number of constructors are permitted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a class has no explicitly defined constructors?

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    In the context of constructors, what is a 'one-path of construction' paradigm?

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    What is the correct sequence of actions when creating a new object of a class?

    <p>Create a reference, create the object, call a constructor, assign the object (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of initializing an object using a constructor?

    <p>Recipe r = new Recipe(“Chili”, 4); (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of instance methods in an object?

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    What does returning null from a method typically indicate?

    <p>Failure or that something wasn't found (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of trying to dereference a null value in Java?

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    What is the purpose of delegation in object-oriented programming?

    <p>Extending and reusing a class through its members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes abstraction in object-oriented programming?

    <p>Creating simple interfaces for complex functionalities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does encapsulation primarily achieve in class design?

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    What is a class invariant?

    <p>A property that remains true for the lifetime of an object (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can encapsulation be achieved effectively in a class?

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    Which of the following best illustrates delegation in class design?

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    What is meant by a class being immutable?

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    What does reference semantics allow variables to do?

    <p>Refer to a common value when assigned to each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cohesion in class design?

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    In the Recipe class's updateName method, what is the significance of the check 'if (name != null && name.length() != 0)'?

    <p>To ensure the name variable is a valid object before assignment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should mutators be omitted from classes?

    <p>They complicate the design and increase the likelihood of errors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a guideline for class design according to Joshua Bloch?

    <p>Classes should only have a single purpose to enhance usability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the references when 'Recipe r3 = r2;' is executed in the main method?

    <p>r3 becomes a reference to the same object referred to by r2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using 'null' in Java?

    <p>To indicate an absence of a value for an object variable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a Recipe class not handle according to design principles?

    <p>Performing console input and output. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of constructors in object-oriented programming?

    <p>They must initialize all fields of a class. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of attempting to call a method on a null reference?

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    In the context of the design paradigm, which is a benefit of limiting mutability?

    <p>It preserves the integrity of the object's state. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an object information typically accessed in Java?

    <p>By dereferencing and using dot notation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Lab 00 assignment mentioned?

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    What will be the value of 'x' after executing 'x = x + 1;' if it was initially 0?

    <p>1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When 'a[x] = a[x] + 1;' is executed, what does this imply about array 'a' when x is 2?

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    In terms of efficiency, why is reference semantics preferred over value semantics for large objects?

    <p>It prevents copying large amounts of data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When dereferencing an object to access its properties, what must be explicitly stated?

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    If 'r' is declared as 'Recipe r = new Recipe(

    <p>It will no longer reference any Recipe object (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of 'Arrays.toString(a)' if 'a' is initialized as 'new int[4]' and values are [0, 0, 1, 0]?

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    What does the class 'StewRecipe' use to maintain a composition relationship with 'Stock'?

    <p>It contains a private instance of Stock. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the relationship between 'StewRecipe' and the collections it uses?

    <p>StewRecipe uses composition to manage an unlimited number of proteins. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely the purpose of the 'getRecipe()' method in the 'StewRecipe' class?

    <p>To return a string representation of the recipe. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the 'Stock' class encapsulate its attributes?

    <p>By employing private access modifiers with getters and setters. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the 'StewRecipe' class, how is the default constructor defined?

    <p>It takes no parameters. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the equals(), hashCode(), and toString() methods have in common in the context of the 'Stock' class?

    <p>They must be overridden to maintain custom behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of relationship is demonstrated by 'StewRecipe' holding 'Stock', 'Proteins', 'Vegetables', and 'Seasonings'?

    <p>Composition relationship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of parameters in the Stock constructor?

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    What is the main benefit of using composition in classes like 'StewRecipe'?

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    What purpose does the 'name' field serve in both the 'Stock' and 'StewRecipe' classes?

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    Flashcards

    Object

    A programming entity with state (internal data) and behavior (actions).

    Class

    A blueprint for creating objects. It defines the object's structure and actions.

    Constructor

    A special method that initializes an object when created.

    Object Construction

    The process of creating an object and associating it with a reference.

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    State

    The internal data of an object; what an object knows.

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    Behavior

    The actions performed by an object; what an object can do.

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    Default Constructor

    A constructor with no parameters that is automatically available if you haven't created any.

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    Programming Paradigm

    A way of thinking about how to design and structure code. Object-Oriented Programming is one of them.

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    Recipe r

    A reference variable that holds a reference to a Recipe object. This variable is declared to have a type of 'Recipe'.

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    new Recipe("Chili", 4)

    This code creates a new Recipe object and assigns it to the reference variable 'r'. The object's name is set to "Chili" and the number of servings is set to 4.

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    Parameters in Object Constructor

    Values passed into the constructor method when creating a new object. These parameters determine the object's initial values.

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    Assigning the newly created object to the reference variable

    The new keyword creates a new object, and then the object is linked to the reference variable using the assignment operator (=).

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    Reference Semantics

    A concept where variables don't directly store data but refer to the data's location in memory.

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    How do object variables store data?

    They don't store the entire object directly. They store a reference to the object's memory location.

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    What are the advantages of reference semantics?

    1. Efficiency: Copying large objects takes less time. 2. Sharing: Different variables can share information by referring to the same object in memory.
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    Value Semantics

    Variables directly store and hold the data. Changes to one variable don't affect others.

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    How do primitive variables store data?

    Primitive variables use value semantics. Each variable holds its own copy of the data.

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    Dereferencing an Object

    Accessing the object's data or methods using the dot (.) notation.

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    What does r.getName() do?

    It dereferences the object 'r' and accesses its 'getName()' method to retrieve its name.

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    Null Reference

    A special value indicating that a variable doesn't refer to any object.

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    When is a null value used?

    1. Initialize an object variable. 2. Check if an object exists. 3. Pass a parameter when the type is unknown.
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    What happens when you call a method on a null reference?

    It can cause an exception.

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    What is ‘this’ keyword used for?

    It refers to the current object within a method.

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    Why would you update the name using the ‘this’ keyword?

    To ensure that the method modifies the name property of the current object, not a different object.

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    What happens when you assign one reference variable to another?

    Both variables point to the same object in memory. Changes to one object will affect the other.

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    How does calling a method on a reference variable affect the original object?

    Any changes made to the object's state within the method will be reflected in the original object because they refer to the same memory location.

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    What is an advantage of using reference variables?

    Sharing information between different parts of the program without creating copies of large objects.

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    Null

    A special value that represents the absence of a meaningful object reference. It indicates that a reference variable does not point to any actual data.

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    NullPointerException

    An error that occurs when you try to access a member (data or method) of an object through a reference variable that holds null. Since null represents nothing, you can't call methods on it.

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    Return null from a method

    Returning null from a method often signals failure or that the method couldn't find what it was looking for. It informs the calling code that nothing meaningful was found.

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    Composition

    Building a new class using instances of existing classes as members (fields). This allows you to reuse existing functionality and create more complex objects.

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    Delegation

    Reusing functionality from an existing class by calling methods on its objects. You delegate tasks to those objects within your new class.

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    Abstraction

    Focusing on the essential concepts of an object, hiding its complex internal implementation details. Users only need to know what the object does, not how it does it.

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    Encapsulation

    Protecting an object's internal data and implementation from unauthorized access. It ensures that data is modified only through controlled methods.

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    Class Invariant

    A statement that must always be true for any instance of a class. It defines the valid states an object can be in throughout its lifespan.

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    POJO

    Plain Old Java Object. A simple Java class that encapsulates data without complex logic or inheritance.

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    StewRecipe

    A Java class representing a complete stew recipe with ingredients like Stock, Proteins, Vegetables, and Seasonings.

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    Composition Relationship

    A relationship where one class contains instances of other classes as its fields, like a StewRecipe containing Stock, Proteins, Vegetables, and Seasonings.

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    Parameterized Constructor

    A constructor that takes arguments to initialize the object's fields with specific values.

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    Fields

    Variables within a class that store an object's data, representing its state.

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    Reference Variable

    A variable that holds a reference to an object, enabling access to that object's data and methods.

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    toString() Method

    A method that provides a string representation of an object, commonly used for displaying information about the object.

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    Immutable Class

    A class whose objects cannot be modified after creation. Their state remains constant throughout their lifetime.

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    Mutable Class

    A class whose objects can be modified after creation. Their state can be changed by methods.

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    Cohesion in Class Design

    The extent to which a class represents a single, focused abstraction (idea).

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    What is delegation in toString()?

    When a class's toString() method calls the toString() methods of its objects to build a string representation.

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    Why avoid mutators in classes?

    Mutators (methods that change state) can make classes harder to understand and maintain, leading to potential errors. Only include them if absolutely necessary.

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    Object Creation Limitation

    Ideally, objects should be created solely via the constructor, preventing direct state manipulation.

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    Class Reusability

    A cohesive class, focused on a single abstraction, can be used in different programs, making it reusable.

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    What is the purpose of Lab 00?

    To verify your development environment setup is ready for CSC 216. Ensure you have all the necessary tools and software.

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    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course name: CSC 216: Software Development Fundamentals
    • Instructor: NC State CSC 216 Faculty
    • Textbook: Zybooks (Chapters 1-10)

    Object-Oriented Programming

    • Focuses on objects rather than actions
    • Object: A program entity with state (data) and behavior (actions)
      • State: Data a program knows (fields, instance variables)
      • Behavior: Actions an object performs (instance methods)
    • Class: A template for creating objects
      • Defines the structure and behavior of objects

    Constructors

    • Classes can have multiple constructors with different parameter types
    • A default constructor (no parameters) is automatically provided if none defined
    • Defining one constructor requires writing a default constructor
    • Programming Paradigm - One-Path of Construction: one constructor that handles initialization, all other constructors will call this one

    Object Construction

    • The new operator creates an object
      • Example: Recipe r = new Recipe("Chili", 4);
    • Creates a Recipe reference and object
    • Calls a Recipe constructor passing the required parameters
    • Assigns the newly created Recipe object to the reference variable r

    Reference Semantics

    • Variables refer to the same memory location when assigned to each other
    • Copying large objects takes significant time in this type of variable
    • Objects reference their memory location in Java, unlike primitives that use value semantics

    Dereferencing an Object

    • . is used for accessing object data/methods (dot notation)
    • Example: r.getName().toUpperCase();

    Null References

    • null is a special value indicating no object is being referred
    • Uninitialized object variables are set to null
    • Checking for null (if (r == null) {...}) helps prevent errors

    NullPointerException

    • Attempting to access methods or fields of null will result in a NullPointerException

    Composition and Delegation

    • Classes can include instances of other classes
    • Objects can invoke methods of member objects
    • An instance of one class can utilize the functionality of another via delegation

    Abstraction & Encapsulation

    • Abstraction: Hiding implementation details to simplify usage
      • Using a phone is similar to using objects
    • Encapsulation: Protecting object data from outside access and modification
    • Classes should be immutable unless there is a compelling reason to be mutable

    Steps for Achieving Encapsulation

    • Making fields private
    • Defining class invariants (properties that must remain true).
    • Creating a constructor that enforces these invariants.
    • Defensively copying objects contained in object fields to ensure immutability.

    Method Overriding

    • Object is the superclass of all classes.
    • Classes have methods to implement specific behavior
    • Overrides already existing Object methods such as toString() and equals() for custom behavior

    The Object Class

    • Object is the superclass of all classes
    • Every object belongs to at least the Object class indirectly
    • Defines several methods (toString(), equals(), hashCode()) that can be overridden

    The toString Method

    • Automatically invoked when Strings and objects are concatenated
    • Default output is the class name and hash code
    • Custom toString() overrides provide readable information

    The equals() Method

    • Used to compare objects, not just references
    • The default implementation compares object references, not content
    • Must be overridden to compare object content

    The hashCode() Method

    • Computes an integer representing an object's unique characteristics
    • Hash code should be compatible with equals(), meaning objects that are equal should have the same hash code

    equals() and hashCode()

    • Eclipse can help generate these important methods
    • You should know the theory behind them and the structure used

    Implicit Parameter

    • The object for which the method is being called on is known implicitly by the this keyword

    Lab 00: Installation

    • Check your environment
    • Verify that you have the appropriate software.
    • Demo during office hours

    Guided Project 1

    • Install Eclipse and related plug-ins
    • Learn GitHub usage
    • Complete WolfScheduler program assignment

    Class Design Paradigm

    • Only include necessary functionality
    • Control object state access
    • Limit object creation to the constructor where appropriate
    • Make classes immutable if possible

    Class Design Paradigm - Cohesion

    • Class code reflects a single abstraction
    • Enables reusability in other programs
    • Ensure that the recipe class only contains functionalities related to recipes, avoiding unrelated operations

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    This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming as presented in CSC 216. Key topics include objects, classes, constructors, and the process of object construction. Understanding these concepts is crucial for software development fundamentals.

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