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Published inMar 2023
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Mason White
Mason White
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Mason White

M.T. White has been programming since the age of 12. His fascination with robotics flourished when he was a child programming microcontrollers such as Arduinos. M.T. currently holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics, a master's degree in soft ware engineering, and is currently working on an MBA in IT project management. M.T. is currently working as a soft ware developer for a major US defense contractor and is an adjunct CIS instructor at ECPI University. His background mostly stems from the automation industry where he programmed PLCs and HMIs for many different types of applications. M.T. has programmed many different brands of PLCs over the years and has developed HMIs using many different tools.
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Why use OOP?

OOP is a staple of the modern programming world. As stated before, almost all modern applications utilize the object-oriented paradigm. When designed properly, object-oriented code will provide, but is not limited to, the following benefits:

  • Reusability: The ability to move code modules from one application to another.
  • Code maintenance: The ability to quickly fix issues that arise in the software.
  • Reduces redundant code: Code is in one place and one place only.
  • Reduces the memory usage on the controller: Since OOP reduces redundant code, it will cut down on the total memory usage.
  • Leverages design: Function blocks are usually stitched together to form complex system architectures that cannot be accomplished without the use of objects.
  • Increased productivity: Object-oriented code generally produces an overall better-quality product faster and cheaper than a non-object-oriented software system. When designed properly, the modules can be ported...
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Published in: Mar 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781804612880

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Mason White

M.T. White has been programming since the age of 12. His fascination with robotics flourished when he was a child programming microcontrollers such as Arduinos. M.T. currently holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics, a master's degree in soft ware engineering, and is currently working on an MBA in IT project management. M.T. is currently working as a soft ware developer for a major US defense contractor and is an adjunct CIS instructor at ECPI University. His background mostly stems from the automation industry where he programmed PLCs and HMIs for many different types of applications. M.T. has programmed many different brands of PLCs over the years and has developed HMIs using many different tools.
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