Object's State in AP Computer Science A

Definition

An object's state refers to the set of values stored in its instance variables at any given time during program execution. It represents the current condition or snapshot of an object's data.

Related terms

Instance Variables:

Instance variables are used to store and represent an object's state. They hold the data that defines the characteristics and properties of an object.

Getter and Setter Methods: Getter methods retrieve the values of instance variables, allowing access to an object's state. Setter methods modify or update the values of instance variables.

Encapsulation:

Encapsulation is a principle in OOP that combines data (instance variables) and behavior (methods) into a single unit called an object. It ensures that an object's state is accessed and modified through defined methods.