Abstract Method Signature Definition

Hello,

I want an abstract class in which an abstract method called "RunModel" is defined. Nevertheless, this " RunModel " does receive different parameters depending on the child class. For Example

• classX_instance.RunModel()
• classY_instance.RunModel(param1, param2)
• classZ_instance.RunModel(param1)

What is the best way to define the abstract method in the abstract class? I have noticed that if I simply define it as:

methods(Abstract=true, Access=public)
  RunModel(this);
end

it actually works, but I have an uneasy feeling about it. Is there a better way to do it?

Thanks

Answer 1

[Anand Swaroop]

your definition of abstract method is absolutly correct. by default access property of a mathod is public. So you can omit it to reduce signature. you can write your mentioned example as following

method(Abstract)
    RunModel(this);
end

this might suit well to your expectation.

for more information you can read following documentation

https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_oop/abstract-classes-and-interfaces.html

https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_oop/selective-access-to-class-methods.html

Thanks

Anand Swaroop