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Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm that organizes software design around objects rather than functions and logic. The term "object-oriented" refers to the core principles and techniques used to structure code in this manner. At its foundation, OOP revolves around the concept of an *object*, which is an instance of a class—a blueprint defining a set of attributes (data) and methods (functions) that operate on that data.

One of the key advantages of OOP is its ability to model real-world entities and their interactions, promoting modularity and reusability. Objects encapsulate both data and behavior, allowing for better organization and maintenance of code. This paradigm emphasizes four primary principles: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

Encapsulation involves bundling data with the methods that manipulate it, restricting direct access to some of an object’s components. Inheritance allows a class (subclass) to inherit properties and methods from another class (superclass), enabling code reuse and hierarchical relationships. Polymorphism enables objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass, supporting flexible and dynamic behavior. Abstraction simplifies complexity by hiding unnecessary details, focusing on essential features.

Object-oriented design is widely adopted in modern programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, and C#, among others. Its structured approach facilitates scalability and collaboration in large-scale software development, making it a foundational concept in computer science and software engineering. While OOP offers significant benefits, it is not universally applicable, and alternative paradigms like procedural or functional programming may be preferred depending on the context or requirements of a project.