The object-oriented paradigm

This lesson comprises eight (8) master classes focusing on:

• Object-oriented programming
• Collaborative code development
• Testing methodologies

Content:

Understanding OOP

• Apply the key features of an object-oriented programming (OOP) language, including:
  • objects
  • classes
  • encapsulation
  • abstraction
  • inheritance
  • generalisation
  • polymorphism
• Compare procedural programming with OOP
• Use data flow diagrams, structure charts and class diagrams to represent a system
• Describe the process of design used to develop code in an OOP language, including:
  • task definition
  • top-down and bottom-up
  • facade pattern
  • agility
• Assess the effectiveness of programming code developed to implement an algorithm
• Investigate how OOP languages handle message-passing between objects
• Explain code optimisation in software engineering
• Outline the features of OOP that support collaborative code development, including:
  • consistency
  • code commenting
  • version control
  • feedback

Programming

• Design and implement computer programs involving branching, iteration and functions in an OOP language for an identified need or opportunity
• Implement and modify OOP programming code, including:
  • clear and uncluttered mainline
  • one logical task per subroutine
  • use of stubs
  • use of control structures and data structures
  • ease of maintenance
  • version control
  • regular backup
• Apply methodologies to test and evaluate code, including:
  • unit, subsystem and system testing
  • black, white and grey box testing
  • quality assurance