object-oriented programming

Programming paradigm based on the concept of objects

Entityprogramming paradigm computer science termQ79872

Also known as OOP · Object-oriented programming · Object-Oriented Programming

Instance of: programming paradigm
, computer science term
Subclass of: structured programming

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Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on objects – software entities that encapsulate data and function(s). An OOP computer program consists of objects that interact with one another. An OOP language is one that provides object-oriented programming features, but as the set of features that contribute to OOP is contested, classifying a language as OOP – and the degree to which it supports OOP – is debatable. As paradigms are not mutually exclusive, a language can be multi-paradigm.

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