Index
Overview
In data structures, the term abstract data type (ADT) is used frequently. So we'll learn a bit about this ADT.
In this topic we'll compare ADT to concrete data structures (CDT).
Abstract
Review the concept of the term abstract here...
Perspective
- ADT: helpful tool from the perspective of the object user
- CDT: helpful tool from the perspective of the implementor
What and How
- ADT is the what -- e.g., the concept
- Classes are the how -- e.g., the implementation
References
Coding Fundamentals
(Chapter 101 - Concepts)