Key Term: Object

Definition

An object is an instance of a class that encapsulates data and behavior. It represents a real-world entity or concept in the program.

Related terms

Class:

A class is a blueprint or template for creating objects. It defines the properties (attributes) and behaviors (methods) that objects of that class will have.

Instance Variable:

An instance variable is a variable defined within an object. Each object created from the same class will have its own copy of instance variables.

Method:

A method is a block of code that defines the behavior of an object. It can perform actions or manipulate the data within the object.