OOP Relationships: The Mnemonics That Lock Them In for Good
Sweat breaks out mid-interview: 'Aggregation or composition?' These mnemonics — WhatsApp groups, resigning employees — turn fog into clarity. Never forget OOP relationships again.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Use mnemonics like WhatsApp groups for association to make OOP relationships unforgettable in interviews.
- Aggregation (weak has-a) vs composition (strong has-a): test if child survives parent deletion.
- Favor composition over inheritance in 2024; OOP evolves with FP influences for strong systems.
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