Object-Oriented Programming
Definition
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm that organizes software design around data, or objects, rather than functions and logic.
This approach treats a program as a collection of self-contained units called objects. Each object encapsulates both data (attributes) and the behaviors (methods) that operate on that data. This modularity allows for cleaner code, easier maintenance, and the reuse of code components.
For instance, a Car object might have attributes like color and speed, and methods like accelerate() and brake().
Object-Oriented Programming is a foundational concept in software development and is widely employed in languages such as Java, Python, C++, and C#.