Object Oriented Programming in C++

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to Object Oriented Programming in C++, including definitions of classes, objects, and fundamental principles such as encapsulation and operator overloading.

Class

A user-defined data type that serves as a blueprint for creating objects.

Object

An instance created from a class that represents the result of the blueprint.

Encapsulation

A fundamental principle of object-oriented programming that restricts access to the internals of a class.

Data Hiding

A principle where private data members cannot be accessed directly from outside the class, protecting the internal state.

Class Constructor

A special member function that is executed when a new object of the class is created.

Default Constructor

A constructor that does not take any parameters and is automatically provided by the compiler if none is defined.

Operator Overloading

A feature that allows redefining the way operators work with user-defined types.

Binary Operator

An operator that takes two operands.

Unary Operator

An operator that takes only one operand.

Arithmetic Operators

Operators such as +, -, *, /, which can be overloaded for custom classes.

Comparison Operators

Operators such as ==, !=, <, etc., which can be overloaded to compare objects.

Friend Function

A function that is not a member of a class but has access to its private members.

Constructor Initialization

The process of setting initial values for object attributes within the constructor.

Method

A function defined in a class that describes the behaviors of the objects created from the class.

Access Specifier

Keywords used to set the accessibility of classes and their members (public, private, etc.).