Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a design philosophy that organizes code around 'objects,' allowing for encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. OOP promotes reusability and better management of data through classes and methods, representing real-world entities with defined properties and behaviors. While it offers advantages such as improved software maintainability and productivity, OOP also has drawbacks, including a steep learning curve and potential for larger, slower programs.
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