Mar 15, 2021

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Why is OOP Such a Waste?

Object-Oriented Programming is considered by many to be the gold standard. Yet, ironically, it is the major source of resource waste — a waste of time and money.

The False Object-Oriented Programming

I’m going to start this article with a bold claim. What is widely known today as OOP is nothing but a terrible mistake.

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Why is OOP Such a Waste?

The False Object-Oriented Programming

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