An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
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Authors
Nelson, Michael L.
Subjects
Object-oriented programming, abstract data types, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, genericity
Advisors
Date of Issue
1990-04
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
Language
eng
Abstract
Like many new ideas, object oriented programming (OOP) does not yet have a universally accepted definition. Even the terminology of OOP can vary greatly from one system or language to another. This paper introduces OOP to the newcomer in a language-independent manner. The underlying theory of OOP is presented to give the reader the basics necessary to understand the nuances of the various OOP languages that are available. Several OOP languages are briefly considered, as are object-oriented database management systems, object-based programming, and object-oriented design. Various problem areas are explore in detail. This paper should also be of considerable help in making the transition from one OOP language to another
Type
Technical Report
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Computer Science (CS)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-55-90-024
Sponsors
Naval Postgraduate School Research Council
Funder
Naval Postgraduate School Research Council
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.