Definitions:

1. A software programming model that represents concepts as objects that have data fields and associated procedures known as methods. NOUN
   • Object-oriented programming design patterns offer well-established solutions to common programming problems, enhancing code quality and maintainability.
2. Creating a program that can use and support objects. NOUN
   • In object-oriented programming, classes define the blueprint for objects, specifying their data members and methods.
3. Is a programming paradigm based on the concept of 'objects', which are data structures that contain both data and functions that operate on data. NOUN
   • Object-oriented programming allows developers to build reusable and modular code structures.

Synonyms:

• object-oriented programing