Declare a class

Definition

To declare a class means to define its structure and properties in order to create objects of that class. It is the first step in creating an object-oriented program.

Related terms

Object:

An object is an instance of a class that contains data (attributes) and behaviors (methods).

Constructor:

A constructor is a special method within a class that is automatically called when an object of that class is created.

Inheritance:

Inheritance allows one class to inherit properties and methods from another class, promoting code reuse and extending functionality.