Back to course 'PRDV410: Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming'

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  • Unit 1: Fundamental Concepts of OO Programming

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    In this unit, we will explore the concepts that make OO programming different from the traditional structural design approach. Although Java supports the traditional approach, OO programming has allowed for a more robust, flexible programming design paradigm that has made it the industry standard for most new programs.

    Completing this unit should take you approximately 3 hours.

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      Traditional vs. Object-Oriented Approaches Book
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      Mark as done

      Object-oriented approaches to software development are an important expansion of procedural approaches. Java explicitly supports both approaches, but you should focus on the object-oriented approach. This article compares the two approaches and explains the fundamentals of each.

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      Advantages and Disadvantages of Object-Oriented Programming Page
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      Mark as done

      Read this article about object-oriented programming. Every paradigm has its advantages and disadvantages. OO is the same.

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      Unit 1 Assessment Quiz
      Students must
      Receive a grade

      Take this assessment to see how well you understood this unit.

      • This assessment does not count towards your grade. It is just for practice!
      • You will see the correct answers when you submit your answers. Use this to help you study for the final exam!
      • You can take this assessment as many times as you want, whenever you want.