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; Attribute : Name/type pair that will lead to a corresponding field in the instances of the class. | ; Attribute : Name/type pair that will lead to a corresponding field in the instances of the class. | ||
| − | ; Cluster : Group of classes that | + | ; Cluster : Group of classes that have something in common. Normally all these classes are stored in one directory. |
; Feature : Common term for routines and attributes that make up the class. | ; Feature : Common term for routines and attributes that make up the class. | ||
; Routine : Piece of code that is associated with a class and may be executed on its instances. | ; Routine : Piece of code that is associated with a class and may be executed on its instances. | ||
Revision as of 09:58, 17 November 2006
The world of Eiffel tends to adopt very special meanings to certain terms. Please add you own words and definitions. Please try to keep the list sorted alphabetically.
- Attribute
- Name/type pair that will lead to a corresponding field in the instances of the class.
- Cluster
- Group of classes that have something in common. Normally all these classes are stored in one directory.
- Feature
- Common term for routines and attributes that make up the class.
- Routine
- Piece of code that is associated with a class and may be executed on its instances.
