Why OOP Matters in Java

  • Modular, scalable design: OOP's emphasis on encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism enables well-structured, reusable code—it’s what makes Java maintainable and extensible.
  • Industry alignment: Major companies use OOP principles to design systems that evolve gracefully over time, making OOP fluency a professional imperative.

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The 4 Pillars of Java OOP

Master these foundational concepts:

  1. Abstraction
    • Focuses on exposing what an object does while hiding how it does it.
    • For example, using methods without worrying about internal logic exemplifies abstraction.
  2. Encapsulation
    • Bundles data (fields) and behavior (methods) while enforcing privacy via access modifiers.
    • This mechanism promotes data integrity and prevents external misuse .
  3. Inheritance
    • Enables a class (subclass) to inherit attributes and behaviors from a parent class, reflecting an "is-a" relationship.
    • It promotes code reuse and logical hierarchy.
  4. Polymorphism
    • Allows objects of different classes to respond differently to the same method call.
    • Supports both:

Compile-time (overloading): Same method name, different parameters.

Runtime (overriding): Subclass provides its specific version of a method 

 

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Bonus: Advanced OOP Insights

  • Composition vs Inheritance: Favor composition ("has-a") over inheritance to reduce tight coupling.
  • Access modifiers: Understand private, protected, default, public, and when each is appropriate.
  • Abstract classes & interfaces: Know when to use each—abstract classes for shared code, interfaces for contract separation.

Final Prep Checklist

  1. Review definitions and examples for each OOP pillar.
  2. Write and test sample classes demonstrating each principle.
  3. Prepare clear analogies to explain your thought process.
  4. Practice common OOP interview questions along with polished answers.

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