unified type system

noun

A concept for computer language types where a primitive type can support methods and encapsulation, but only reference types support virtual methods and specialization.

Meanings

noununified type system (plural unified type systems)

plural unified type systems

  1. object-oriented programmingA concept for computer language types where a primitive type can support methods and encapsulation, but only reference types support virtual methods and specialization.

Translations

Polish ujednolicony system typów
  • ujednolicony system typówTranslations
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