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The Student and Tutor initiated a new Java programming exercise, shifting focus from an ongoing project. They concentrated on implementing object-oriented concepts such as inheritance, parameterized constructors, and method overriding, particularly within a `Vehicle` class and its subclasses. The session addressed challenges related to abstract methods and correctly overriding the `toString()` method, with plans to continue with CSV file processing and abstraction topics in the next class.

The Student and Tutor worked through a Java assignment focused on implementing object sorting using `comparable` and `comparator` interfaces. They set up a Java project in Eclipse, created the necessary classes (`Student`, `NameComparator`, `RollNumberComparator`, `SelectionSort`, `Main`), and implemented the sorting logic for student objects by name and roll number. They also discussed complementary skills like SQL, Spring Boot, and Git for Java developers, and planned to complete the assignment's documentation in the next session.

The session focused on the Student's progress with the Java Cafe Project, where they demonstrated the operational inventory and menu functionalities. The Student also initiated the development of a new customer module, including the creation of a `Customer` class and initial UI button implementation. The Tutor and Student planned to continue the Cafe Project for a few more sessions before pivoting to core Java concepts, while also considering incorporating short revision exercises.

The Student and Tutor engaged in an extensive C++ programming session, focusing on functions, C string manipulation, variable scope, and function overloading. They actively practiced implementing and debugging functions, worked with `vector` containers for data processing, and discussed code organization using separate files and header guards. They also planned for a day off tomorrow and the next session for Wednesday.

The Student and Tutor reviewed core C++ programming concepts, focusing on function definitions, common errors in function usage, and the distinction between pass by value and pass by reference parameters. They practiced modifying existing code for temperature conversion and implementing functions for tasks like monetary change, emphasizing correct parameter handling and return types. The session concluded with exercises on defining functions that use pass by reference for input and output, including input validation.

The student and Tutor engaged in an extensive C++ programming session, focusing on defining functions, implementing conditional logic using `if-else if-else` statements, and utilizing `for` and `while` loops for various computational tasks. They practiced solving problems that required tracing function execution, calculating values based on multiple conditions, and processing input data iteratively. The session concluded with a theoretical discussion on unit testing concepts and a practical application of printing test results.