The process of performing a method call on a CORBA object, which can be done without knowledge of the object's location on the network Static invocation, which uses a client stub for the invocation and a server skeleton for the service being invoked, is used when the interface of the object is known at compile time If the interface is not known at compile time, dynamic invocation must be used
The process of initiating the execution of the operations specified in a program organization unit
To call a method, i e , execute its body, passing arguments to be associated with the method's parameters
{i} cry, supplication, request for help or protection (made to a deity); prayer; request, earnest appeal, entreaty; summoning of a spirit; incantation
defensive magic and combative arts granted by a higher power to assist the Paladin (The Brotherhood) Level 1- Cost: 1,000XP +1 to skill rolls Level 2- Cost: 1,500XP +1 to skill rolls Level 3- Cost: 3,000XP +1 to skill rolls Level 4- Cost: 4,500XP +1 to skill rolls Level 5- Cost: 6,000XP +1 to skill rolls
When you use a method, you provide arguments of the appropriate types, and then invoke the method The method executes, does whatever it is supposed to do, and then returns a value of the promised type For example, System out println (``Hello ''); invokes the println method, giving it the String literal ``Hello '' as an argument As another example, c = Math cos (pi/2 0); evaluates the expression pi/2 0 and sends it as an argument to the cos method It then assigns the return value to the variable c NOTE: when you invoke a method, you do not have to specify the types of the arguments or the return value
An arcane craft that involves calling upon a vastly powerful supernatural entity, often an elemental or demon of near-godlike stature, to channel a spell or power through themselves Similar in nature to clerical magic, but more powerful and far more random in practical use