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botan barzan
1,402 Pointswhat does he mean by instantiate the class ??!
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Steven Parker
230,688 PointsThe fancy phrase "instantiate the class" just means "create a new object". The new object is known as an "instance" of the class.
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botan barzan
1,402 Pointsthanks steven , it is much easier now !
Mitchell Smit
9,219 PointsMitchell Smit
9,219 PointsThe way you explain it. I directly understand it.