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Vocabulary - Chapters 1 and 2

The document defines key vocabulary terms related to Java programming including: - Accessor methods access objects without changing them, while mutator methods change an object's state. - The JDK contains tools like the Java compiler for building programs, while the JVM is the abstract computing machine that executes Java code. - Variables identify storage locations for values, while parameters pass information to methods when called. Types define sets of values and operations for classes like int and double.

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Vocabulary - Chapters 1 and 2

The document defines key vocabulary terms related to Java programming including: - Accessor methods access objects without changing them, while mutator methods change an object's state. - The JDK contains tools like the Java compiler for building programs, while the JVM is the abstract computing machine that executes Java code. - Variables identify storage locations for values, while parameters pass information to methods when called. Types define sets of values and operations for classes like int and double.

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Vocabulary - Chapters 1 and 2

Accessor method - accesses an object but doesn't change it


CPU - executes machine instructions
JDK - contains Java compiler and tools
return value - returns whatever value is called
API - code library for building programs
declaration - declares that something exists, such as a class, variable or function
JVM - abstract computing machine
run-time (logic) error - syntax is correct but the error will occur while program is running
assignment - placing new value into variable
explicit parameter - in parentheses after method; defines parameters of method
method - sequence of statements that performs action
statement - single syntactical statement
bug - programming error
floating-point number - number that can have a fractional part
mutator method - changes state of object
string - a sequence of characters
free form
new operator - operator that allocates new objects
syntax - rules that define how to form instructions
class - data type
garbage collection - reclamation of memory from unused objects
object - value of a class type
type - named set of values and operations that can be carried out on them
comment - explanation
IDE - programming environment that includes compiler, editor, and debugger
object reference - value that denotes location of object in memory
variable - identifies a storage location of values
compiler - program that translates code to instructions
identifier - names of methods, variables, interfaces and packages; no starting w/ number
parameter - info specified to method when called
compile-time (syntax error) - instruction that doesnt follow language rules
implicit parameter - object on which method is invoked
RAM - store code and data of running programs
constructor - method that initializes newly instantiated object
initialization - setting value to well-defined value when created
reserved word - has special meaning/function
class - data type
int - primitive class
public - features of a class available to all
double - wrapper class; decimal digits
void - if method does not return any type
java.awt.Rectangle - creates rectangle
getHeight/Width/X/Y - retrieves height/
translate - moves by certain coordinates
java.lang.string - represents all character strings
length - length of string
replace - characters of string

toLower/UpperCase - changes all characters to lower/uppercase

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