Creating custom objects

i've experienced a little with objects.
i know how to define objects, with the new keyword.
and how to use them after that.

for example i made this:

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package javaapplication2;

import java.awt.*;
import java.util.*;
public class URL {


    /**
    * @param args the command line arguments
    */
    public static void main(String[] args) {

String sb = new String("He110 W0r1d!");
System.out.println(sb.toLowerCase());
System.out.println(sb.toUpperCase());

    }

}

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now my question is, how can i make custom objects. that are not in the API database.
Is it possible to create your own objects, like this:

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CustomObject object = new Customobject;

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if it's possible i need to make a function in another class that describers what CustomObject does.
I tried this but don't know how to.

Can anyone explain me how to make custom objects?

maybe this will help
Classes etc.
a more presice question would be great.

can anyone explain me how to make custom objects?

isn't that kinda precise

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Originally Posted by coltragon

can anyone explain me how to make custom objects?

isn't that kinda precise

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You really should start reading the Sun tutorials because they explain in great detail what classes are all about. A class defines a type and its operations; the operations are the methods defined in the class. A pure type only tells what the type can do, not how it does it and those pure types are Java's interfaces. A class can implement an interface by telling how those things should be done. The things or objects that do all the work in Java are instantiations of classes; think of those classes as the blueprints of objects. Study those tutorials and play with the examples, your computer won't explode.

kind regards,

Jos

I agree with above posters, read the tutorials. However, maybe this will get you started:

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public class MyCustomClass {
    String name = "Bobbert";
    String father = "Billiam";
    int age;
   
    public MyCustomClass(int age){
        this.age = age;
    }
   
    public int getAge(){
        return age;
    }
}

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Then we can use it like this:

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public class Driver {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        new Driver();
    }

    MyCustomClass theClass;

    public Driver(){
        theClass = new MyCustomClass(16);
        System.out.print("Name is: ");
        System.out.println(theClass.name);
        System.out.print("Father is: ");
        System.out.println(theClass.father);
        System.out.print("Age is: ");
        System.out.println(theClass.getAge());
    }
}

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Also note that in your example, the class you made called 'URL' is a 'custom class' as you put it.

Good luck!

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Originally Posted by coltragon

can anyone explain me how to make custom objects?
isn't that kinda precise

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Nope, that's a very general question, one that's best answered by studying the tutorials.

evrything can be learned with tutorials.

why is forum here then?

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why is forum here then?

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I'd argue that learning the language syntax, structure, and even a touch of implementation is gleanable from tutorials, this forum exists for advice on specific implementation questions, bugs, logic questions, etc...

I think most on this forum expect you spend some time reading the manual before asking specific questions. Asking something like 'How do I make games' would be an example of a vague question where as 'what is the best method to evaluate execution time of an algorithm?' is sufficiently specific yet still has room for discussion.

I think what all the others are trying to say, is that everything about how to use basic language functions (like object declaration and subsequent use of said object) is contained in some of the first java tutorials you read. 95% of the time you spend programming (and learning it) will be self study (and has to be - there is simply too much information to convey all at once). Most of us have spent many years learning how to program, and learning the ins and outs. If you want users to spend time helping, they want to see that you've spent time trying to learn. Thats all, I don't think anyone has any hard feelings :)

but who said i didn't read the sun tutorials?

i did understand how to make custom objects.
and there is still a New java section in here, you cane expect noobie questions

Ok, well, you defined a custom object in your original example, which I mentioned, and I gave you code for defining one as well, and if you indeed followed the sun tutorials as well, then I don't know what else to tell you. Did you even read the code I gave you?

i did read it, i already understand how to do it now.
but i was just discussing the fact, that here on the forum for every question i post.
the awnser always is: read the tutorials.

if you don't understand me, and you ask me: do you understand this?
and than i say just google it or read a book.
would yoou like that?

Well tutorials are generally a very good source of information and as they are written by Sun, they are also going to be accurate and exact.

Also just to note, never do this:

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String a = new String("whatever");

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Do the following instead:

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String a = "whatever";

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The first creates two objects :/