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The document outlines key concepts in object-oriented programming, including classes, inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, overriding, instance variables, and class variables. Each concept is defined with a brief explanation and an example for clarity. These principles are essential for creating and managing objects in programming.

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Classes, Homework

The document outlines key concepts in object-oriented programming, including classes, inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, overriding, instance variables, and class variables. Each concept is defined with a brief explanation and an example for clarity. These principles are essential for creating and managing objects in programming.

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HOMEWORK

 Class
A class is a blueprint or template used to create objects in programming. It defines the
properties (variables) and behaviors (methods) that objects will have.
Example: A Car class can define color, speed, and methods like drive or stop.

 Inheritance
Inheritance is a feature where one class acquires the properties and methods of another class.
It promotes code reuse and creates relationships between classes.
Example: A Dog class inheriting from an Animal class.

 Encapsulation
Encapsulation is the process of hiding data inside a class and allowing access through methods.
It protects data from unauthorized access or modification.
Example: Using private variables with getter and setter methods.

 Polymorphism
Polymorphism means “many forms.” It allows the same method or function name to perform
different tasks depending on the object or context.
Example: A draw() method behaving differently for Circle and Rectangle classes.

 Overriding
Overriding occurs when a subclass provides its own version of a method already defined in the
parent class. This allows specialized behavior.
Example: A Bird class overriding the sound() method from Animal.

 Instance Variable
An instance variable is a variable declared inside a class but outside methods, and each object
has its own separate copy.
Example: Each student object having its own name and age.

 Class Variable
A class variable is shared among all objects of a class. It belongs to the class rather than
individual instances.
Example: A variable counting the total number of students created.

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