# Blueprint

The common analogy for a class: a plan used to build many objects.

## What is **Blueprint**?

A **blueprint** is the everyday analogy for a class. A house blueprint is not a house, but builders can use it to build many houses. A class is not an object, but you can create many objects from it.

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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