SetSpecies method

Definition

The setSpecies method is a function that allows us to assign or update the species of an Animal object. This method takes a parameter (the new species) and modifies the object's species attribute accordingly.

Related terms

Object:

An object is an instance of a class that represents a real-world entity or concept. It encapsulates data (attributes) and behavior (methods).

Method:

A method is a block of code associated with an object or class that performs specific actions or manipulations on the object's data.

Attribute: An attribute is a characteristic or property associated with an object. In this case, the species attribute refers to the type of animal it represents.