Programming paradigms
About this set
Created by:
masterniket on March 2, 2011
Subjects:
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
11 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Imperative programming paradigms | programs written using sequences of instructions that were executed by the processor in the order the programmer designed |
| Functional programming paradigms | in this paradigm, programs define mathematical functions |
| Logic programming paradigms | in this paradigm, programs consists of facts and rules |
| Event-driven programming | A type of programming whereby sub-routines are executed in response to events |
| Object | a unique instance of a class. Each object has its own attributes and can respond to the methods both defined by its class |
| Instantiation | an object is defined based on a class |
| Encapsulation | combining a record with the procedures and functions that manipulate it to form a new data type, a class |
| Inheritance | a relationship among classes where one class shares the structure and/or behaviour in one or more of other classes |
| Class | a set of objects that share a common structure and common behaviour. This is therefore the attributes and methods that the object within the classification can have or perform |
| Sub class | a sub class is defined in terms of a superclass but with additional attributes and methods |
| Polymorphism | where the same name might be given to an inherited method but each sub class might implement the method differently |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.