My React Journey: Day 15

Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Object-oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects.

Key Principles of OOP
1.Encapsulation:

• Groups related variables and functions into an object.
• Encourages fewer parameters in functions, reducing complexity. Example:

function Circle(radius) {
    this.radius = radius;
    this.draw = function() {
        console.log('draw');
    };
}
const circle = new Circle(5);
console.log(circle.radius); // Access encapsulated property
circle.draw(); // Call encapsulated method

2.Abstraction:

Hides the details and complexity, exposing only necessary parts of an object.
Simplifies the interface and reduces the impact of changes in the underlying code.
Example: Abstracting methods while hiding internal logic.

3.Inheritance:

Allows a class (child) to inherit properties and methods from another class (parent).
Reduces redundant code.
Example:

class Animal {
    eat() {
        console.log("This animal is eating.");
    }
}
class Dog extends Animal {
    bark() {
        console.log("The dog is barking.");
    }
}
const dog = new Dog();
dog.eat(); // Inherited from Animal
dog.bark();

4.Polymorphism:

Refers to objects taking many forms.
Allows a unified interface for different object types, enabling code reuse and flexibility.
Example:

class Animal {
    sound() {
        console.log("This animal makes a sound.");
    }
}
class Dog extends Animal {
    sound() {
        console.log("The dog barks.");
    }
}
const animal = new Animal();
const dog = new Dog();
animal.sound(); // Output: This animal makes a sound.
dog.sound();    // Output: The dog barks.

Importance of OOP

• Encapsulation: Reduces complexity and enhances reusability.
• Abstraction: Hides implementation details, simplifying interaction.
• Inheritance: Eliminates code duplication and promotes reuse.
• Polymorphism: Enables flexibility and streamlined code structures.

Practical Examples
Classes and Constructors

• Structured, clean way to create objects.
• Example:

class Product {
    constructor(name, price) {
        this.name = name;
        this.price = price;
    }

    displayProduct() {
        console.log(`Product: ${this.name}`);
        console.log(`Price: $${this.price.toFixed(2)}`);
    }

    calculateTotal(salesTax) {
        return this.price + this.price * salesTax;
    }
}

const product1 = new Product("Laptop", 1200);
product1.displayProduct();
console.log(`Total Price: $${product1.calculateTotal(0.1).toFixed(2)}`);

Inheritance with Animals

• Demonstrates reusability and method overriding.
• Example:

class Animal {
    eat() {
        console.log("This animal eats food.");
    }
}

class Bird extends Animal {
    fly() {
        console.log("This bird can fly.");
    }
}

const bird = new Bird();
bird.eat();
bird.fly();

Reflection
What I Learned:

• Core OOP principles: Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, Polymorphism.
• Practical use cases for reducing code complexity and enhancing reusability.
• Applying constructors, methods, and inheritance to solve real-world problems.

OOP is another level.

We go again tomorrow!