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What is the starting point of the program?
What does a class represent?
A group of objects with the same behaviors
What are the characteristics that define an object called?
State
What do nouns become in object-oriented programming?
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What is the purpose of assigning responsibilities in class design?
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What happens when an object is instantiated?
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What function does the toString() method serve?
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What is a constructor used for?
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What does a mutator method do?
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What is the role of accessor methods?
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What does UML stand for?
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What is encapsulation?
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What are the two types of visibility modifiers?
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What does the private modifier do?
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Study Notes
Java Programming Concepts
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Main Method: Acts as the program's entry point; the class housing the main method initializes execution.
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Class: Defines a blueprint for objects; groups entities with shared behaviors. Naming convention favors singular nouns.
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Object: Represents real-world entities characterized by states (attributes defining the object) and behaviors (functions or methods associated with the object).
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Identifying Object-Oriented Concepts: Utilize nouns for variables or classes and verbs for methods. Simplify complex classes by decomposing them into manageable subclasses.
Class Responsibilities and Interaction
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Assigning Responsibilities: Involves delineating the duties of each class, showcasing how they interact and contribute to the program.
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Instantiation: Each created object possesses distinct copies of the class's instance variables, enabling unique states for independent objects.
Object Methods
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toString() Method: Converts an object to a String format for display purposes; invoked automatically during string concatenation or println statements.
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Constructor: Special method used for object instantiation; shares the class name and lacks a return type, facilitating the creation of new instances.
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Mutators (Set Methods): Modify variable values (e.g., setX); may impose limits on assignable values to maintain integrity.
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Accessors (Get Methods): Retrieve and return the current value of a variable, allowing external class access without alteration.
UML and Design Principles
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UML Diagram: Utilizes Unified Modeling Language to visually represent classes, including their names, attributes, methods, and inter-class relationships.
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Encapsulation: Promotes class self-management, preventing entry into invalid states by restricting direct access to instance data, promoting usage of public class methods.
Class Visibility Modifiers
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Visibility Modifiers: Define the accessibility scope of class members; primarily public (accessible globally) and private (restricted to the declaring class).
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Private Modifier: Ensures that class members are accessible solely within the defined class, enhancing data security and encapsulation.
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Public Modifier: Allows class members to be referenced from any other class or package, fostering broader accessibility.
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