Objects and Classes

It might not seem like it, but object-oriented concepts have been around for nearly 30 years. In the next few sections of this chapter, you will learn the basics of object-oriented programming and its terminology. You will start by defining the terms object, class, attribute, operation, and state. From there, you will learn the specifics of each term and how it is applied in Visual C# .NET. Finally, you will create a straightforward sample application using the techniques you just learned.

OOP BASIC GUIDELINES

When first entering the world of object-oriented programming, it can seem overwhelming. Several questions inevitably come to mind: What deserves to be an object? How should I abstract the problem domain? Is this object ...

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