# C – Starting With (Encapsulation in) Classes
# Overview
This topic introduces some of the basic syntax and grammar surrounding Object-Oriented Programming in C#. The following keywords are introduced. (Note that additional keywords from previous topics may also be present.)
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This topic will also introduce the following grammars, syntax and language constructs. (Note that additional concepts from previous topics may also be present.)
- Private fields (encapsulation)
- Read-Only fields
- Public properties (encapsulation)
- Constructor syntax
- Object instantiation with parameterized constructors
- Overriding the Object's ToString() method
# Daily LOGs
The following daily LOGs are covered in this package.
# OOP Basics
- Define the term "encapsulation" as used in OOP
- Explain why encapsulation is a good design principle
- Define the term "access specifier" and identify where it occurs in the code for a class
- List the two access specifiers that are used in this course
- Describe the difference between "private" and "public" members of a class
- Describe the concepts of "properties" as used in OOP
- Define the term "backing store" as it applies to properties and fields
- Describe and explain the purpose and function of a constructor for a class
- Describe the syntax of a class constructor
- Identify when a class constructor is "called"
- Define the term "class scope" as used in OOP
- Define the term "local scope" as used in OOP
- Define the term "state" as applied to objects used in OOP
- Define the term "override" as used in OOP
- Explain the purpose and function of the ToString() method and why we sometimes want to change its default behaviour when we create classes
- Create simple class diagrams to represent classes
# General Programming Concepts and Terms
- List three levels of scope
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