1. Arrays & Refs
imperative / Java
Representation
Collected by Colleen Lewis — Own practice
Ignores instance variables when first introducing objects.
| PL | NM |
|---|---|
| ... | (all aspects of Physical Java 1) |
| object | a small stuffed animal with a resemblance to the name of the object |
| instance variables | (not represented) |
Creation of objects and aliasing.
When introducing constructor calls and non-static methods in Java.
Creating the physical model is a lot of work.
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