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| Class inherits instance variables and methods above them |
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| Some classes must never be instantiated |
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| Methods in different classes with a similar function usually given the same name |
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| Preconditions and Postconditions |
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| Specify correct use of methods, description of what will result if preconditions met |
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| Exceptions for Error Handling |
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| Catch violation of preconditions |
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| Identity of an object. Can be multiple references to one object. |
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| Activated when message is sent to class instead of object |
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| Part of software that interacts with humans, or class's public methods |
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