Java Programming - Object-Oriented Design

Vocabulary flashcards related to Object-Oriented Design in Java Programming.

Method Design

The process of defining how methods should be created and how they will behave in a program.

Method Overloading

Providing multiple method definitions with the same name but different parameters in a class.

Method Decomposition

The practice of breaking down a large method into smaller, manageable methods to promote clarity.

UML Class Diagram

A visual representation of a class structure, including methods and variables with visibility annotations.

Parameter Passing

The method of supplying values to a function or method when it is called.

Public Members

Class members that are accessible from outside the class, indicated by a plus sign (+) in UML.

Private Members

Class members that are not accessible from outside the class, indicated by a minus sign (-) in UML.

Equivalence Categories

Groups of input values that are expected to produce similar results in testing.

Black-Box Testing

A testing method where test cases are developed based solely on the inputs and expected outputs, without knowledge of the internal code.

White-Box Testing

A testing method that involves examining the internal structure of the code to ensure that every path is tested.