Well, I would say that it is an abstraction, part of a model. It is often
said that modeling is what is fundamental to OO. That model may be
implemented (OO Programming) or only used to develop an understanding (OO
'Analysis'). To be specific, classes are artifacts of models, which may or
may not be realized in software.
"Dawn M. Wolthuis" <dwolt_at_tincat-group.com> wrote in message
news:cbahit$954$1_at_news.netins.net...
> OK, so if we don't define "class" as it relates to anything else, then
let's
> at least narrow down what a class is. How about at least indicating that
it
> is software, or a "computer program" (even if old terminology) or
something
> that makes it clear that it is not something you give someone at a bridal
> shower. The current def just doesn't zero in on what Type of a thing it
> s. --dawn
>
>
Received on Wed Jun 23 2004 - 09:09:08 CDT
