Misconception: Students often think that classes hold Objects rather than understanding that they’re a blueprint for Objects because of the main method.

Students sometimes conflate the idea of a class as a "blueprint for objects" with the main method because the main method is in a class and can be run.

Clarify between an executable class, like the main method, and an object class to help mediate this confusion.

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