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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Its Features

1. Introduction to OOP

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of “objects,” which can
contain data and code to manipulate that data. It contrasts with procedural programming by organizing software
design around data, or objects, rather than functions and logic.

2. Key Features of OOP

1. Encapsulation

Definition: Encapsulation is the bundling of data with the methods that operate on that data.
Example: A class in Java encapsulates data (attributes) and methods (functions) that manipulate the
data.

2. Abstraction

Definition: Abstraction is the concept of hiding the complex implementation details and showing only
the necessary features of an object.
Example: A car’s dashboard abstracts the complex mechanics of the engine.

3. Inheritance

Definition: Inheritance is a mechanism where a new class inherits properties and behavior (methods)
from an existing class.
Example: A class Dog can inherit from a class Animal, gaining its properties and behaviors.

4. Polymorphism

Definition: Polymorphism allows objects to be treated as instances of their parent class rather than
their actual class.
Example: A function that takes a Shape object can also accept objects of classes Circle, Square, etc.,
which are derived from Shape.

3. Benefits of OOP

Modularity: Code is organized into objects, making it easier to manage and understand.
Reusability: Objects and classes can be reused across programs.
Scalability: OOP makes it easier to manage larger software projects.
Maintainability: Encapsulation and modularity make it easier to update and maintain code.

4. Example Code in Java

class Animal {
void eat() {
System.out.println("This animal eats food.");
}
}

class Dog extends Animal {


void bark() {
System.out.println("The dog barks.");
}
}

public class Main {


public static void main(String[] args) {
Dog myDog = new Dog();
myDog.eat(); // Inherited method
myDog.bark(); // Specific method
}
}

This presentation covers the basics of OOP and its core features, providing a foundation for understanding how
OOP can be applied in software development. For more detailed examples and visual aids, you can refer to
resources like SlideShare.

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