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Computer programming structure used to create objects

In programming, a class is a syntactic entity structure used to create objects. The capabilities of a class differ between programming languages, but generally the shared aspects consist of state (variables) and behavior (methods) that are each either associated with a particular object or with all objects of that class. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Proper acquisition of cell class identity in organoids allows definition of fate specification programs of the human cerebral cortexInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Анна КаренинаThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Dependent-chance programming: A class of stochastic optimizationCited 111 times
  5. Go sideways: Virtual functionA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Inheritance (object-oriented programming)A closely related topic

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