Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Its Features: Copilot
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Its Features: Copilot
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Its Features: Copilot
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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.
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.
class Animal {
void eat() {
System.out.println("This animal eats food.");
}
}
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.