Re: Clean Object Class Design -- Circle/Ellipse

From: Marc Gluch <marc.gluch_at_mindtap.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 06:16:08 GMT
Message-ID: <3b833bac.3938435951_at_news.grpvine1.tx.home.com>


On Tue, 21 Aug 2001 19:42:25 GMT, "Richard MacDonald" <macdonaldrj_at_att.net> wrote:

>Is there anything to be gained by using the axiom where input
>and output types are the same, then viewing it from a generic
>function's perspective where the type is Object, i.e.,
>all-encompassing?

I'm not sure I understand your question. Why are you reversing the order of construction  (then viewing it...)?

You start with total Chaos.
You "bring some order to the chaos" by stating first axiom. With addition of each new axiom, you build up (actually down) new subtheory. The type of each operation completely depends on the axiom(s) defining that operation.

Marc Gluch
Mindtap Inc. Received on Wed Aug 22 2001 - 08:16:08 CEST

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