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SFT2021

Object-oriented programming systems

S Ramakrishnan

4 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: SFT2201
* Prohibitions: CFR3112, SFT3021

Synopsis The concept of object and class; subtyping, inheritance and polymorphism; programming by contract - pre- and post-conditions, assertions and exceptions. Object-oriented design patterns, notations. Binding times; genericity; deferred classes. Multiple inheritance. Class libraries. Overview of language processors. The study of system-defined data types, both elementary and structured. The concept of abstract data types and module encapsulation. Sequence and data control in programming languages.

Assessment Examination (2 hours): 40%
* Unit test: 30%
* Practical work: 30%

Prescribed texts

Meyer B Object-oriented software construction Prentice-Hall, 1988

Recommended texts

Booch G Object-oriented analysis and design with applications Addison-Wesley, 1994

Gamma E and others Design patterns Addison-Wesley, 1994

Meyer B Eiffel the language Prentice-Hall, 1992

Meyer B Reusable software Prentice-Hall, 1994

Rumbaugh J and others Object-oriented modelling and design Prentice-Hall, 1991

Switzer R Eiffel: An introduction Prentice-Hall, 1993


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