Understanding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java

Java is an object-oriented programming (OOP) language, which means it revolves around the concept of objects and classes. But what does that mean, and why is it important?

In this blog, we’ll cover the four pillars of OOP:

1. Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data.
2. Inheritance: Creating new classes from existing ones.
3. Polymorphism: One interface, multiple implementations.
4. Abstraction: Hiding complex implementation details.

Here’s an example of a simple class in Java:

class Dog {
    String name;
    int age;

    void bark() {
        System.out.println(name + " is barking!");
    }
}

Understanding OOP is crucial for mastering Java. Start building your own classes and objects today!