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Chapter 1. Object-Oriented Programming

by Brian Keeton

In this chapter

Object-Oriented Programming: A Different Way of Thinking
A Short History of Programming
A Lesson in Objects
Objects as Multiple Entities
Modularity and Code Organization
Relating Objects to Java Classes
Building a Hierarchy: Steps in OOP Design
OOP and the UML
Is Java a Magic OOP Bullet?

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