What does object-oriented programming actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

The object-oriented paradigm popularized by languages including Java and C++ has slowly given way to a functional programming approach that is advocated by popular Python libraries and JavaScript ...

Two of the key concepts in object-oriented programming (OOP) are inheritance and composition. While both can help you reuse code, there are key differences between them.

Do you have a single class in your Java design that does too much and knows too much? If so, you've fallen into the God object antipattern. Here's a look at how to refactor your God object and ...