Feature-Oriented Programming

Feature-Oriented Programming (FOP) is a programming approach that focuses on building software by defining and managing features—specific functionalities or characteristics that a program should have. Instead of writing all parts of a program from scratch, developers create modular features that can be combined and customized to meet different requirements. This allows for greater flexibility, easier maintenance, and reusability of code. FOP is particularly useful in complex systems, where managing many options and variations is essential for efficiency and clarity in software development.