Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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Definition

A way of structuring code that treats everything as an object, often leading to questions like, ‘Why does my toaster need inheritance?’

Etymology

From the programming paradigm based on 'objects' that contain data and methods.

Usage Example

'With OOP, we turned a simple calculator into a family drama of class hierarchies,' joked Mike.