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- | For many object-oriented programmers, | + | For many object-oriented programmers, |
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+ | The confusion stems from the fact that many OO languages -- like Java -- make no distinction between both access forms. For example, in Java, if one writes '' | ||
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The rationale behind this decision is that '' | The rationale behind this decision is that '' | ||
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+ | External methods, while powerful, introduce many subtle issues in the language. Therefore, this feature may disappear from later releases of AmbientTalk. It is therefore wise to stay clear from using this feature. For an overview of the problem introduced by external field or method declarations, | ||
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