Properties, Attributes and Slots

[jeshaw2]

Reading (in the UML 2 Superstructure)  the definition of the subject terms I've come to a conclusion upon which I seek consus.

"property is to element, as attribute is to classifier, as slot is to object."

Do I have this right?

[Paolo F Cantoni]

No, Jim...

From the Infrastructure document:

A property is a typed element that represents an attribute of a class.

The Superstructure document has similar statements.

So, the first clause of your statement is incorrect.

However, Attribute is to Class as Slot is to Object.

HTH,
Paolo

[jeshaw2]

Sorry Paolo;

I'm feeling devilish tonight and I just can't let this opportunity pass...

However, Attribute is to Class as Slot is to Object.

Since, under IoC, dependencies are wired in when a Composite is instantiated, or perhaps later in execution time, making the object, not the class, the  target of the injection, would you consider using the term slot injection rather than attribute injection?  

(No need to respond)  

[Paolo F Cantoni]

Sorry Paolo;

I'm feeling devilish tonight and I just can't let this opportunity pass...


Since, under IoC, dependencies are wired in when a Composite is instantiated, or perhaps later in execution time, making the object, not the class, the  target of the injection, would you consider using the term slot injection rather than attribute injection?  

(No need to respond)  

No need to respond, but to acknowledge the excellence!    

I agree 150% and (as Mrs Slocombe  - Are you being served? - would say...) I am unanimous in this!

Paolo