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What does Objectica provide?
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With respect to object orientation, almost the full functionality of Java and C# is covered.
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Why not use Java or C# directly?
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Mathematica provides a complete platform for computer algebra and offers symbolic processing, many
mathematical functions, equation solvers, 3D graphics, and more.
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How is my way of programming supported?
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- Classes can be defined in several parts
- Free decision-making about class design, because the root class has no functionality
- Names of class members and method parameters may be identical
- Order of class members is irrelevant
- Definitions are made directly and not by means of strings
- Free decision-making about storage of a class or generation "on the fly"
- Free decision-making about polymorphism, because it is controlled by means of a modifier
- Attributes of class methods do not affect global functions
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How do I save my work?
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- Source code of classes can be organized arbitrarily while namespaces (contexts) can be freely chosen
- Simple organization of classes in packages is possible
- Saving objects is simple, taking into account that fields marked transient are not exported
- All used objects and anonymous classes at any level are automatically saved with an object (circular references allowed)
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How fast is Objectica?
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Any access to a class member typically takes far less than a millisecond.
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Is it easy to learn how to use Objectica?
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Yes. Programmers especially appreciate the close similarity to Java and C# (identical concepts, equally named keywords, and
a dot operator for access).
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How am I supported in my development of classes?
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- Many consistency checks during class definition
- Optional warning messages for reference to global functions or symbols
- Automatic update of all derived classes during the change of a class definition
- Concept of abstract fields facilitates forcing an interface
- Optional polymorphism of static class members automatically uses the right context
- Automatically used access methods for properties shortens the source code without loss of functionality
- Context sensitive popup menus with class members
- Easy syntax prevents distraction
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What kind of documentation is provided?
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- A user's guide describes the package and its applications
- A reference guide describes all functions as well as the keywords, and gives examples for all methods to call
a function or use a symbol
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What happens if I call a function incorrectly?
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In case of an invalid usage, few descriptive error messages are printed and the call is aborted.
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How can someone use my classes without the package?
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Classes can be saved and deployed together with a runtime environment.
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How is the development of commercial class libraries supported?
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- Classes can be protected against inquisitorial looks and still be utilized (for Mathematica users:
assignments to static fields despite Protected, ReadProtected, and Locked)
- All class members are automatically stored in the namespace of the class without special declaration
(for Mathematica users: also in private sections of a package)
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