Glossary: Member Function

Objects are miniature programs, consisting of both code and data. The code consists of a series of member functions. The data items are called data members. Users of an object interact with it by calling its member functions. This is sometimes referred to as sending it messages For example, calling an object's Draw function can alternatively be described as sending it the Draw message.

See OO Concepts: Objects & Classes

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