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The object paradigm

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notion of object -- viewpoints
classification -- object extensions

slide: Section 5.1: The object paradigm

Comparing Smalltalk, Eiffel, C++ and Java

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criteria -- libraries, environments, language characteristics
comparison -- language characteristics

slide: Section 5.2: Comparing Smalltalk, Eiffel, C++ and Java

Design dimensions of object-oriented languages

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{\em object-oriented} -- object-based + inheritance
orthogonal dimensions -- objects, types, delegation, abstraction
open systems -- dimensions of modularity

slide: Section 5.3: Design dimensions of object-oriented languages

Prototypes -- delegation versus inheritance

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prototypes -- cloning and delegation
performance -- dynamic compilation

slide: Section 5.4: Prototypes -- delegation versus inheritance

Meta-level architectures

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class -- the concept of class
meta architecture -- subclass and instance hierarchy
reflection -- postulates

slide: Section 5.5: Meta-level architectures