OOP: The worst thing that happened to programming
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- #Software Development
- #OOP
- #Functional Programming
- OOP is criticized for its complexity and inefficiency compared to Functional Programming (FP).
- Key differences between OOP and FP include methods, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
- Methods in OOP are tightly coupled to classes, reducing reusability and flexibility compared to FP functions.
- Inheritance in OOP is often considered an anti-pattern due to its inflexibility and complexity.
- Polymorphism in OOP relies on inheritance or interfaces, while FP uses parametric polymorphism for greater flexibility.
- Encapsulation in OOP is no better than in FP, and often adds unnecessary complexity.
- OOP languages are burdened with redundant syntax and design patterns that complicate development.
- FP simplifies concurrency and multithreading with immutable data and pure functions.
- Popular OOP languages like Java, C#, and C++ are criticized for their reliance on classes and inherent flaws.
- Despite its flaws, OOP remains popular due to IDE autocomplete features and historical momentum.
- Modern languages like Go and TypeScript are praised for minimizing OOP flaws and embracing FP principles.