nomenclature - Why "class" for class in Java? -


why did creators of java use name "class" classes in java? term come from?

java didn't invent name class - used in languages prior, c++.

i think name "class" refers class of objects, in classification (or type). , object instance of type.

here first definition of "class" dictionary.com:

  1. a number of persons or things regarded forming group reason of common attributes, characteristics, qualities, or traits; kind; sort.

so right in line know class in computer science - "characteristics/qualities/traits" being fields , methods.


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