What is Abstraction:

Abstraction is the process of defining the essential characteristics of an object while hiding the unnecessary details. It focuses on what an object does rather than how it does it.

Example of a PHP class:

<?php

class Car {

    // Properties

    public $brand;

    public $model;

    public $color;

    // Constructor

    public function __construct($brand, $model, $color) {

        $this->brand = $brand;

        $this->model = $model;

        $this->color = $color;

    }

    // Method

    public function displayInfo() {

        echo "Brand: {$this->brand}, Model: {$this->model}, Color: {$this->color}";

    }

}

// Creating objects

$car1 = new Car("Toyota", "Corolla", "Red");

$car2 = new Car("Honda", "Civic", "Blue");

// Accessing properties and methods

$car1->displayInfo(); // Output: Brand: Toyota, Model: Corolla, Color: Red

$car2->displayInfo(); // Output: Brand: Honda, Model: Civic, Color: Blue

?>

Benefits of OOP in PHP:

• Modularity: Code is organized into manageable and reusable components (classes and objects).
• Code Reusability: Classes and objects can be reused in different parts of the application or in different applications.
• Encapsulation: Data and methods are encapsulated within objects, leading to more secure and maintainable code.
• Flexibility: OOP allows for the creation of complex systems with hierarchical relationships and polymorphic behavior.

Understanding and applying OOP principles in PHP can lead to more structured, efficient, and maintainable codebases, making development and maintenance tasks easier and more manageable.