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Abstract class

Posted by Doug Bell on 23 Nov 1998, 11:48 AM

> In terms of expressing what the behaviour of a category of objects (the term "class" is a touch loaded),
> we could say that a Java class requires the programmer to go overboard, since a non-trivial, unambiguous
> declaration of behaviour can only be made by means of an implementation.
> On the other hand, a Java inteface is too weak, since the programmer can only declare method signitures
> (and constants), and no behaviour.

> Thoughts?

I'm not sure what Mike is looking for here, but it sure sounds like an abstract class.

• asaa aaaa November 30, 2001 at 2:46 PM (0)
• Abstract Behavioural Specification Mike Mannion 24 Nov 1998, 8:42 AM (0)
• Absolutely not Mike Mannion 24 Nov 1998, 7:27 AM (0)