Module [M05] - Abstract Classes & Interfaces

This module introduces another two fundamental tools of object oriented programming. Abstract classes allow you to define classes that are incomplete and must be extended by subclasses that will "pick up the slack" and implement what the abstract class left out. Interfaces allow Java to offer something similar to what other OOP languages such as C++ refer to as multiple inheritance.

Module Learning Outcomes

In this module, you will develop further your programming skills as follows;

Tracing

Ability to read and trace Java programs leveraging Abstract Classes & Interfaces.

Implementing

Ability to write Java programs leveraging Abstract Classes & Interfaces.

Testing

Ability to develop tests for Java programs leveraging Abstract Classes & Interfaces.

Debugging

Ability to troubleshoot Java programs leveraging Abstract Classes & Interfaces.

Designing

Ability to design Java programs leveraging Abstract Classes & Interfaces.