Oliosuuntautunut

Oliosuuntautunut is a Finnish term that translates to "object-oriented" in English. It refers to a programming paradigm that organizes software design around data, or objects, rather than functions and logic. Objects combine data and the methods (functions) that operate on that data into a single unit. This approach aims to make software more modular, flexible, and easier to maintain.

The core concepts of object-oriented programming include encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Encapsulation is the bundling of data and methods within an object and restricting access to some of the object's components. Inheritance allows new classes to inherit properties and behaviors from existing classes, promoting code reuse. Polymorphism enables objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass, allowing for more flexible and extensible code.

Languages that support object-oriented programming include Java, C++, Python, and C#. The oliosuuntautunut paradigm has become a dominant force in software development due to its effectiveness in managing complexity in large-scale applications. It facilitates the creation of reusable software components and models real-world entities more intuitively.