OBJECT ORIENTED

PROGRAMMING

INTRODUCTION
Two Paradigms

All computer programs consists of two

elements:
– Functions (procedures, subprograms
and routines)
– Data

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Two Paradigms

A program can be conceptually

organized around its functions or
around its data.

Some programs are written around

“what is happening”

This is known as
“Procedure Oriented Programming”
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Two Paradigms
• Other programs are written around
“who is being affected”

• This is known as
“Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

• These are the two paradigms that

govern how a program is constructed

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