Module: Basic Object Terminology

Module: Basic Object Terminology

Prerequisites	Basic program language constructs and syntax in C++ (also see C++ basics here) *structures (see pages 364-369)*
Objectives	Motivate the Object Oriented Approach to Programming Introduce basic object terminology, concepts, and syntax in C++ Write programs using simple objects.
Concepts	What is an object? (Definitions, Terminology Motivation) What is a class? (Defintions, Terminology) p.369-376 Why program with Objects? Types of Member Functions Constructors and Destructors ( p. 387-395): Creating and destroying objects Object Oriented Design Principles Relationships between classes Inheritance (IS-A) Inclusion (HAS-A) Friends (SHARES-A) Casual (KNOWS-A) Access Control (p. 370-377, 381-383): Protecting members Specification/Implementation (p.378-381): separating what from how
Experiments/ Examples:	Time class as a single file as separate files constructor/destructor order of execution demo
Self Assessment	*Off Line:* Self Review ( p.411-12) ON-Line Review
Assignments	READ: Chapter 6