OOP vs functional programming paradigm

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The discussion centers on the shift from object-oriented programming (OOP) to functional programming in computer science education, as highlighted by a professor from Carnegie Mellon University. The professor states that OOP is being removed from the introductory curriculum due to its anti-modular and anti-parallel characteristics, which are deemed unsuitable for modern programming needs. A new course on object-oriented design methodology will be available for sophomores who wish to explore OOP further. The conversation also touches on the mathematical foundations of OOP and its implications for algorithm implementation.

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  • Understanding of programming paradigms, specifically OOP and functional programming.
  • Familiarity with algorithm design and implementation.
  • Basic knowledge of modular programming concepts.
  • Awareness of parallel programming principles.
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  • Research the principles of functional programming and its advantages over OOP.
  • Explore modular programming techniques and their impact on software design.
  • Study parallel programming concepts and their relevance in modern computing.
  • Investigate the mathematical foundations of programming languages and their influence on algorithm design.
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This discussion is beneficial for computer science educators, software developers, and students interested in understanding the evolution of programming paradigms and their practical implications in algorithm implementation.

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I was reading wikipedia about the short comings of the object oriented programing paradigm and a prof atCarnegie Mellon University states ""This semester Dan Licata and I are co-teaching a new course on functional programming for first-year prospective CS majors... Object-oriented programming is eliminated entirely from the introductory curriculum, because it is both anti-modular and anti-parallel by its very nature, and hence unsuitable for a modern CS curriculum. A proposed new course on object-oriented design methodology will be offered at the sophomore level for those students who wish to study this topic." Is there a mathematical background to OOP and if no what ramifications (if any) does it have on its applicability to implementing algorithms? Are certain algorithms better represented using certain programing paradigms or does the algorithm itself have built in a paradigm?
 
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This is going to be a very difficult question for anyone to answer on MHB, given the general expertise represented here. I would recommend Stack Overflow for this question. Thanks for asking it, though!
 

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