The Theory of Objects

The Theory of Objects suggests that objects—things like chairs, cars, or software components—aren't just passive containers of data or behavior. Instead, each object is an independent entity with its own identity, state, and behavior, capable of interacting with other objects. This approach emphasizes designing systems as a collection of these objects that work together, each responsible for its own data and actions. It helps create modular, reusable, and flexible software, making complex systems easier to build, understand, and maintain by modeling real-world entities and their interactions more naturally.