Object Oriented Programming vs Structural Programming

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The discussion centers on the differences between Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Structural Programming, highlighting key concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. OOP organizes code by grouping related functions (methods) and variables (properties) into objects, allowing for better data management and abstraction. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of understanding these fundamental concepts to effectively utilize OOP in programming tasks, particularly in environments like Arduino. Participants agree that OOP offers a more intuitive approach to software design by modeling real-world entities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic programming concepts (variables, functions, data types)
  • Familiarity with Arduino programming environment
  • Knowledge of procedural programming paradigms
  • Basic understanding of software design principles
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the principles of encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism in OOP
  • Explore OOP design patterns and their applications in software development
  • Learn about the differences between methods and functions in OOP
  • Practice coding examples in an OOP language such as Python or Java
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Software developers, particularly those transitioning from procedural to object-oriented programming, educators teaching programming concepts, and anyone interested in improving their software design skills.

  • #31
Thank you. You are right. I guess I was my question was implicitly referring to the Java language...
 
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"The line of code Servo myservo creates the object."

I think the above statement is not precisely accurate. "Servo myservo" declares the name-and-type of an object that the programmer intends to use subsequently. Actually to create (i.e., allocate memory for) the object requires an assignment statement, such as "myservo = new Servo".
 
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  • #33
OOP reflects the real world behavior of how things work. It is important because
  • It make visualization easier because it is closest to real world scenarios.
  • You can reuse the code, this saves time, and shrinks your project.
  • Once you know the concept, it makes you a cooler coder among your friends ;) .
There are 3 basic features of object oriented programming language:
  • Inheritance
  • Polymorphism
  • Encapsulation
By using these features you can easily reuse your program or part of your program. Object oriented programming provides you a power to do programming in a very effective manner. Learn OOP concept and implement it in your daily programs.
 
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