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10.1-10.3
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Computer Science
11th Grade
10/13/2011

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