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Java Java Objects Meet Objects Constructors

Posted by botan barzan
botan barzan
1,402 Points

what does he mean by instantiate the class ??!

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2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

The fancy phrase "instantiate the class" just means "create a new object". The new object is known as an "instance" of the class.

Mitchell Smit
Mitchell Smit
9,219 Points
Mitchell Smit
Mitchell Smit
9,219 Points

The way you explain it. I directly understand it.

botan barzan
botan barzan
1,402 Points
botan barzan
botan barzan
1,402 Points

thanks steven , it is much easier now !