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What is a UML class?
What is a UML class?
What are the three compartments of a UML class box?
What are the three compartments of a UML class box?
What does the '+' symbol indicate in a UML class?
What does the '+' symbol indicate in a UML class?
What is the relationship between a parent class and a child class in inheritance?
What is the relationship between a parent class and a child class in inheritance?
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What is the purpose of using visibility symbols in a UML class?
What is the purpose of using visibility symbols in a UML class?
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What is the best practice for naming a UML class?
What is the best practice for naming a UML class?
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What is an association between two or more classes?
What is an association between two or more classes?
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What is the purpose of using inheritance in UML classes?
What is the purpose of using inheritance in UML classes?
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Study Notes
UML Classes
Definition
- A UML class represents a set of objects that share common attributes and behaviors.
- It is a blueprint or template that defines the properties and behaviors of an object.
Components
- Class Name: A unique identifier for the class.
- Attributes: Data members of the class, represented by variables or data structures.
- Operations: Functions or methods that can be performed on the class.
- Constraints: Rules or limitations that govern the behavior of the class.
Notations
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Class Box: A rectangular box that represents the class, divided into three compartments:
- Top: Class name
- Middle: Attributes
- Bottom: Operations
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Visibility: Indicated by symbols preceding the attribute or operation:
- +: Public
- -: Private
- #: Protected
- ~: Package (default)
Relationships
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Inheritance: A child class inherits attributes and operations from a parent class.
- Generalization: A parent class is generalized to a child class.
- Specialization: A child class is specialized from a parent class.
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Association: A relationship between two or more classes.
- Aggregation: A whole-part relationship between classes.
- Composition: A strong whole-part relationship between classes.
- Dependency: A class depends on another class, but not necessarily an association.
Best Practices
- Use meaningful and concise class names.
- Keep attributes and operations organized and easy to read.
- Use visibility symbols to control access to attributes and operations.
- Use inheritance and associations to model complex relationships between classes.
UML Classes
Definition
- UML class represents a set of objects that share common attributes and behaviors.
- It acts as a blueprint or template defining the properties and behaviors of an object.
Components
- Class name: a unique identifier for the class.
- Attributes: data members of the class represented by variables or data structures.
- Operations: functions or methods that can be performed on the class.
- Constraints: rules or limitations governing the behavior of the class.
Notations
Class Box
- A rectangular box representing the class, divided into three compartments:
Top Compartment
- Class name
Middle Compartment
- Attributes
Bottom Compartment
- Operations
Visibility
- Indicated by symbols preceding the attribute or operation:
- Public: +
- Private: -
- Protected: #
- Package (default): ~
Relationships
Inheritance
- A child class inherits attributes and operations from a parent class.
- Generalization: a parent class is generalized to a child class.
- Specialization: a child class is specialized from a parent class.
Association
- A relationship between two or more classes.
- Aggregation: a whole-part relationship between classes.
- Composition: a strong whole-part relationship between classes.
Dependency
- A class depends on another class, but not necessarily an association.
Best Practices
- Use meaningful and concise class names.
- Keep attributes and operations organized and easy to read.
- Use visibility symbols to control access to attributes and operations.
- Use inheritance and associations to model complex relationships between classes.
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Description
Learn about the fundamentals of UML classes, including class names, attributes, operations, and constraints. Understand how they define the properties and behaviors of an object.
