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2024-05-02Teaching Object-Oriented Programming to Junior Developers: A Step-by-Step Guide
As a seasoned developer, I’ve always been a fan of object-oriented programming (OOP). Despite its decline in popularity in recent years, I believe OOP remains a powerful tool for organizing code in a logical and maintainable way. In this series, I’ll be guiding a junior developer through the basics of OOP using Perl and the Moo module.
The Plan
To make this learning experience engaging and challenging, I’ve outlined a plan to take our junior developer on a journey from the basics of OOP to more complex applications. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:
- Introduction to OOP in Perl: We’ll start by introducing the basics of OOP in Perl using the Moo module. This will cover the fundamental concepts of classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism.
- Extending the Basics: Once we’ve covered the basics, we’ll start to build more complex examples that demonstrate the power of OOP. This will include creating classes that interact with each other and implementing inheritance and polymorphism.
- Creating a Database and Storing Game Data: Next, we’ll create a database to store game data, including games, results, and state. This will involve designing a database schema and implementing data access objects (DAOs) to interact with the database.
- Creating a Web Server for Game Play: The final step will be to create a web server that allows users to play games with each other. This will involve designing a web interface, implementing game logic, and integrating the web server with the database.
What to Expect
Throughout this series, I’ll be sharing updates and insights on our progress. I’ll be sharing code snippets, explaining complex concepts in simple terms, and highlighting best practices for implementing OOP in Perl. My goal is to make this learning experience engaging, informative, and fun.
Stay Tuned
I’ll be logging updates and insights on this series, so be sure to check back regularly for new content. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out in the comments. Let’s embark on this OOP adventure together!