Introduction
This page provides a fundamental overview of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
Object-Oriented Programming
OOP is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects – bundles of data and methods that operate on that data. It promotes code reusability, modularity, and maintainability.
Key Concepts
- Classes: Blueprints for creating objects.
- Objects: Instances of classes.
- Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods within a class.
- Inheritance: Creating new classes based on existing ones.
- Polymorphism: The ability of objects to take on multiple forms.
Why OOP?
OOP improves code organization, reduces redundancy, facilitates collaboration, and makes it easier to extend and maintain software.
Example: Simple Class
Imagine a class called 'Dog'. It has attributes like 'name' and 'breed' and methods like 'bark()'.