Part III. Introduction to Classes

Introduction to Classes

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The feature that differentiates C++ from other languages is C++'s support for object-oriented programming. Object-oriented is about the most hyped term in the computer world (okay, maybe.com has it beat). Computer languages, editors, and databases all claim to be object-oriented, sometimes with justification, but most of the time without.

Check out the BUDGET2 program on the enclosed CD-ROM to see an example program that can help you orient objects of object-oriented concepts.

What is it about being object-oriented that makes it so desired around the world? Read on to find out.

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