Chapter 25. Object-Oriented Programming
Difficulty: 4
Is C++ an object-oriented language? It both is and is not, contrary to popular opinion. For a change of pace (and to get a brief break from staring at code), here is an essay question.
Don't just turn quickly to the answer—give it some thought.
“C++ is a powerful language that provides many advanced object-oriented constructs, including encapsulation, exception handling, inheritance, templates, polymorphism, strong typing, and a complete module system.”
Discuss.
Solution
The purpose of this Item was to provoke thought about major (and even missing) features in C++, and to provide a healthy dose of ...
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