Object-oriented programming (OOP) has evolved from disparate theories and
techniques. Different approaches interpret key concepts and define terminology in
different ways. Even standard OOP languages such as Smalltalk, C++, and Object
Pascal differ significantly in their implementation of the basic object model.
This chapter defines Taligent's standard OOP terminology and introduces
Taligent's approach to objects and frameworks. It is the most technical chapter
in Part I. You don't need to understand all the details described here to
understand Chapters 3, 4, or 5. However, if you aren't familiar with
object-oriented technology, this chapter gives you the basic information you need
to understand the Taligent programming model. If you are already familiar with
object-oriented technology, it provides a quick review of basic OOP concepts from
Taligent's point of view.
If you are a software engineer, you should also consult some of the other books
about OOP listed in the Bibliography and the CommonPoint developer guides before
attempting to write CommonPoint programs.
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