4. Programming Paradigms (Procedural, Object-Oriented, Functional, etc.)
Programming paradigms provide fundamental frameworks for writing and organizing computer programs, pivotal for effective problem-solving in coding. This chapter delves into various paradigms such as Procedural, Object-Oriented, Functional, and others, detailing their key features, advantages, limitations, and applications in popular programming languages. Understanding these paradigms not only enhances programming skills but also promotes versatility in software development.
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What we have learnt
- Programming paradigms shape how developers approach problem-solving in coding.
- Each paradigm has unique strengths and weaknesses, making them suitable for different programming challenges.
- Familiarity with multiple paradigms allows developers to choose the best approach for specific tasks and enhances software versatility.
Key Concepts
- -- Procedural Programming
- A paradigm based on procedure calls where a program is structured into procedures that perform specific tasks.
- -- ObjectOriented Programming (OOP)
- A paradigm organizing software design around data, or objects, which encapsulate state and behavior.
- -- Functional Programming
- A paradigm treating computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoiding mutable data.
- -- Declarative Programming
- A style that focuses on what the program should accomplish rather than detailing how to accomplish it.
- -- EventDriven Programming
- A paradigm that executes actions in response to events, commonly used in GUI applications and web development.
- -- Concurrent Programming
- A paradigm that focuses on executing multiple computations simultaneously, which can be achieved through multithreading or multiprocessing.
- -- Logic Programming
- A paradigm involving the declaration of facts and rules to derive logical conclusions, primarily seen in Prolog.
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