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This chapter introduces the core concepts in object orientation. It concisely defines the terminology used and attempts to clarify issues associated with hierarchies. It also discusses some of the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the Object-Oriented approach. It then offers some guidance on the approach to take in learning about objects.
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Hunt, J. (2018). Elements of Object Orientation. In: A Beginner's Guide to Scala, Object Orientation and Functional Programming. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75771-1_2
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