Summary
In this chapter, I have shown how object orientation helps us minimize consequences of shifting requirements on a system and how it contrasts with functional decomposition.
I covered a number of the essential concepts in object-oriented programming and have introduced and described the primary terminology. These are essential to understanding the concepts in the rest of this book. (See Tables 1-3 and 1-4.)
| Concept | Review |
|---|---|
| Functional decomposition | Structured programmers usually approach program design with functional decomposition. Functional decomposition is the method of breaking down a problem into smaller and smaller functions. Each function is subdivided until it is manageable. |
| Changing requirements ... |
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