In the last 10 years, online product purchases have exploded. For many consumers, this is the preferred method because of the convenience and the ability to comparison shop. By the completion of this class, you will have developed a Java Graphical User Interface (GUI) that supports a company of your choosing to sell products online. This will allow customers to order products through your application.
You are trying to decide the best methodology to approach developing your online product ordering system. You have heard that using object oriented programming will save you time and allow you to reuse many of the functions that you develop for this application. You also recognize that there will be requests for future functionality to be added to this ordering application after you launch the first version.
You have decided to evaluate the similarities and differences between structured procedural programming and object oriented programming (OOP). You are also looking at how the object oriented concepts can enhance your overall design and development of this application.
Research at least 2 sources (which may include your textbook) to support your response.
Within the Discussion Board area, write 3 paragraphs that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
What are the similarities between procedural programming and object oriented programming?
What are the differences between procedural programming and object oriented programming?
Choose 4 of the following object oriented concepts and explain how they help in programming: objects, classes, methods, encapsulation, information hiding, inheritance, or polymorphism.
Write 2 more paragraphs that are an introduction and conclusion to this topic. Be sure to include your references and format your submission in APA format.