Notes

Arrays

The book's definition of an array (``A data structure that lets a single variable store multiple values'') is confusing. I prefer the definition: ``An array is a collection of variables of the same type that are referred to by a common name. A specific element in an array is referred to by a number within square brackets called an index.'' See:

• Herbert Schildt ``Turbo C++'' p. 109.

Objects

The book's definition of an object (``a thing, such as a telephone'', p. 133) is just silly. An object is a combination of code (computer statements) and data (storage locations) in a single structure. See:

• a bit further on the page,
• Herbert Schildt ``Turbo C++'' p. 723.