Computer Science · Theme B: Computational thinking and problem-solving

B3.1 — Fundamentals of OOP for a single class

Computer Science · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. CS_B3.1.1

   Evaluating the fundamentals of OOP

   The five core concepts, and the advantages and disadvantages of OOP across scenarios.

2. CS_B3.1.2

   Designing classes with UML

   Turning requirements into classes, methods and behaviour shown as a UML class diagram.

3. CS_B3.1.3

   Static versus non-static members

   Class variables and methods shared by all objects versus per-object instance members.

4. CS_B3.1.4

   Defining classes and instantiating objects

   Writing a class, the constructor's role in initializing state, and creating objects.

5. CS_B3.1.5

   Encapsulation and information hiding

   Bundling data with methods and using private and public to control access.