Defining classes (class)

A class is defined using the class keyword, followed by the class name and a body {} containing fields and methods.

Syntax:

class ClassName {
    // fields
    // constructors
    // methods
}

Example:

class Person {
    String name;
    int age;

    void speak() {
        System.out.println("Hello, my name is " + name);
    }
}

Naming conventions:

• Class names start with an uppercase letter (PascalCase).
• Use meaningful, descriptive names.

Class modifiers:

• public – accessible from anywhere (most common)
• abstract – cannot be instantiated
• final – cannot be subclassed
• strictfp – strict floating‑point behavior

public class Employee {
    // ...
}