Objektitüüp

objektitüüp is an Estonian term that translates to "object type" in English. It is a fundamental concept in computer programming and object-oriented design. An object type, or class, serves as a blueprint for creating objects. It defines the properties (data members or attributes) and behaviors (methods or functions) that all objects of that type will possess.

When a programmer declares an objektitüüp, they are essentially defining a new data structure that encapsulates both data and the operations that can be performed on that data. For example, a programmer might define an objektitüüp called "Car". This "Car" objektitüüp could have properties such as color, model, and speed, and methods like startEngine, accelerate, and brake.

Once an objektitüüp is defined, instances of that type can be created. These instances are called objects. Each object created from the "Car" objektitüüp would be a specific car with its own unique values for color, model, and speed, and would be able to perform the defined car actions.

The concept of objektitüüp is central to object-oriented programming languages like Java, C++, Python, and others. It promotes code reusability, modularity, and the organization of complex software systems by allowing developers to model real-world entities and their interactions in a structured manner. Understanding objektitüüp is crucial for anyone learning object-oriented programming principles.