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Associations, Aggregation & Composition in OOP (C++)

Associations, Aggregation & Composition in OOP (C++)

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Object-Oriented Programming is not only about creating classes and objects, it is also about how objects interact with each other. In the real world, nothing exists in isolation: a teacher teaches a subject, a car has an engine, a university contains departments. OOP represent these real-world relationships using: Association, Aggregation, and Composition. Before we begin, remember the fundamental difference: This tutorial explains “has-a” relationships clearly using real-world analogies and simple C++ programs. Association Association represents a general relationship between two…

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Association, Composition and Aggregation in Java

Association, Composition and Aggregation in Java

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In Java, Association, composition, and aggregation define relationships between classes, allowing us to model real-world scenarios by linking objects within a program. These relationships enable classes to work together without being hierarchically dependent on each other, unlike inheritance. Here, we’ll explain these relationships with examples and scenarios for a clear understanding. You can visit the detailed tutorial here. 1. Association in Java Association represents a simple “uses-a” relationship between two classes where objects of one class use objects of another…

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