3: Methods- Communicating with Objects

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    Learning Objectives

    After studying this chapter, you will

    • Understand the role that methods play in an object-oriented program.
    • Know how to use parameters and arguments to pass data to an object.
    • Understand how constructor methods are used to instantiate objects.
    • Know the difference between passing a value and passing a reference to an object.
    • Be able to design your own methods.
    • Know how to use the if-else and while control structures.

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