Object Oriented Programming
Object Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm that organizes software design around data, or objects, rather than functions and logic. It uses concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism to structure code in a modular and reusable way. This approach helps manage complexity in large-scale applications by modeling real-world entities and their relationships.
Developers should learn OOP when building complex, scalable applications that require maintainable and reusable code, such as enterprise software, game development, or GUI applications. It is particularly useful in team environments where code needs to be modular and easy to understand, as it promotes clear separation of concerns and reduces code duplication through inheritance and polymorphism.