Understanding My Coding Journey: From Visual Basic to Object-Oriented Programming

Introduction to My Coding Journey

  • Began coding in 2008 during 11th grade with Visual Basic.
  • Created simple applications like movie booking systems without OOP concepts.

Transition to College

Initial Confusion with OOP

  • Struggled with definitions and real-world applications of OOP.
  • Found OOP concepts like encapsulation and inheritance confusing and irrelevant at first.

Realization of OOP Importance

  • Worked as an iOS developer using Objective-C, which clarified OOP concepts.
  • Discovered Alan Kay's definition of OOP focusing on messaging rather than complex terminology.

Key OOP Concepts Covered

  • Classes and Objects: Classes as blueprints for creating objects.
  • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods into a single unit.
  • Inheritance: Mechanism to create new classes based on existing ones.
  • Polymorphism: Ability to process objects differently based on their data type or class.

JavaScript and OOP

Conclusion

  • Emphasized the importance of understanding OOP principles for effective programming. If you're considering how to learn programming, you might find the article on Should You Learn Programming from Books or Online Tutorials? helpful.
  • Encouraged viewers to explore and practice OOP concepts in their coding journey.

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