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Java Forum / General / November 2005What do we call things like Class, Interface, Enumerations etc
hi all, just wanted a simple question(sorry if it sounds stupid).but does any one know what things like Classes, Interface,Enumerations etc can be collectively called.I mean they are the fundamental building blocks of any Java program. But do we have a techinical name which we can call them all?? Chanchal > hi all, > just wanted a simple question(sorry if it sounds stupid).but does any > one know what things like Classes, Interface,Enumerations etc can be > collectively called.I mean they are the fundamental building blocks of > any Java program. But do we have a techinical name which we can call > them all?? They are all data types.  SignatureOf making better designs there is no end, and much refactoring wearies the body. >> hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > They are all data types. As are int, float, etc. If you want to distinguish between the two, Classes, Interfaces, etc. are reference types as opposed to scalar (or primitive) types. > As are int, float, etc. If you want to distinguish between the two, > Classes, Interfaces, etc. are reference types as opposed to scalar (or > primitive) types. Reference types includes array types. To exclude arrays the grammar uses ClassOrInterfaceType (classes include enums). I don't know where you got the 'scalar' term. Probably Perl. Isn't java.lang.Integer a scalar? Tom Hawtin SignatureUnemployed English Java programmer http://jroller.com/page/tackline/ >Classes, Interface,Enumerations They are blocks, but block includes try blocks etc as well. SignatureCanadian Mind Products, Roedy Green. http://mindprod.com Java custom programming, consulting and coaching. Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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