Glossary
This appendix contains definitions for the key terms you will see throughout the book. They are organized alphabetically. As you read each hour and see a term you do not recognize, you should be able to turn to this appendix and find out a little more.
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Abstract data type (ADT)This represents a concept (like shape) rather than an object (like circle). As the name implies, it is an abstract form.
Accessor methodsMethods used to access private member variables.
ANSIThe American National Standards Institute is a nonprofit company that acts as the guardian of standards within the United States. Most countries and many regions (for example, the European Union) have similar organizations. In some cases, those organizations are part of the ...
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