key term - Classes

Definition

Classes are user-defined data types in object-oriented programming. They serve as blueprints for creating objects by defining their attributes and methods.

Related terms

Objects:

Objects are instances created from classes. They represent individual entities with their own unique characteristics.

Inheritance:

Inheritance is a mechanism in which one class inherits properties (attributes and methods) from another class, allowing for code reuse.

Encapsulation:

Encapsulation is the concept of bundling data (attributes) and methods together within a class to hide implementation details from outside access.