I just think of it in terms of OO is important for the design patterns. That's when I'd 'use it.' I wouldn't bother trying to explain the theoretical underpinni

I just think of it in terms of OO is important for the design patterns. That's when I'd 'use it.' I wouldn't bother trying to explain the theoretical underpinnings to a beginner - the definitions passed around in these types of debate are hilariously confusing.