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Socket (TCP & UDP) communication in Java

Socket communication in Java enables communication between two endpoints over a network. There are two main types of sockets: TCP sockets and UDP sockets. Let's explain both types with examples: TCP Socket Communication: 1. **Server Side**:    - The server creates a `ServerSocket` object to listen for incoming connections on a specific port.    - When a client connects, the server accepts the connection and creates a `Socket` object to communicate with the client.    - The server reads from and writes to the socket's input and output streams to communicate with the client. import java.io.*; import java.net.*; public class TCPServer {     public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {         ServerSocket serverSocket = new ServerSocket(12345);         System.out.println("Server started. Waiting for client...");         Socket clientSocket = serverSocket.accept();         System.out.println("Client connected.");         BufferedReader in = new Bu

The concepts of Class, Method, Attribute and object in Java:

The analogy of a baker and a cake to explain the concepts of Class, Method, and Attribute in Java:

1. Class:

   - Explanation: A class is like a recipe book. It contains the instructions (methods) and ingredients (attributes) needed to create something.

   - Analogy: Imagine a baker's recipe book. Each recipe in the book represents a class. Each recipe contains a list of ingredients (attributes) and instructions on how to combine them (methods) to create a specific dish (object).

   - Example:

     public class Cake {

         // Attributes

         private String flavor;

         private int layers;


         // Constructor

         public Cake(String flavor, int layers) {

             this.flavor = flavor;

             this.layers = layers;

         }


         // Method to bake the cake

         public void bake() {

             System.out.println("Baking a " + layers + "-layer " + flavor + " cake...");

         }

     }


2. Method:

   - Explanation: A method is like a step-by-step instruction in a recipe. It performs a specific action or task.

   - Analogy: In a recipe, each step tells the baker what to do next. Similarly, a method contains a set of instructions that define how to perform a particular action.

   - Example:

     // Method to decorate the cake

     public void decorate() {

         System.out.println("Decorating the " + flavor + " cake with frosting...");

     }

 

3. Attribute:

   - Explanation: An attribute is like an ingredient in a recipe. It represents the characteristics or properties of an object.

   - Analogy: In a recipe, ingredients such as flour, sugar, and eggs are used to make the dish. Similarly, attributes represent the data or properties associated with an object.

   - Example:

     // Attributes

     private String flavor;

     private int layers;


4. Other Details:

   - Constructor: It's like the preparation step before starting a recipe. It initializes the object's state when it's created.


     // Constructor

     public Cake(String flavor, int layers) {

         this.flavor = flavor;

         this.layers = layers;

     }


  5. Object: An object is like a finished dish prepared using a recipe. It's an instance of a class with specific attributes and behaviors.

     Cake chocolateCake = new Cake("Chocolate", 2);


In summary, just like a baker follows a recipe book to bake a cake, a programmer uses classes, methods, and attributes to create objects in Java. Each class serves as a blueprint for creating objects, methods define actions or behaviors, and attributes represent the data associated with the objects.

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