Why is object oriented programming important?

For example, a Prius is an object in the class of “cars,” in a subclass of “hybrid cars.” ... Inheritance: This is an important aspect of OOP, hinted at above. By deriving classes from parent classes, behaviors can be passed down to objects, then more complicated attributes can be added the deeper you go. read more

At its core, it’s a logic—one we use in daily life. read more

For other problems object oriented programming just gets in the way and causes overhead. On the second interpretation of 'efficient': writing a program takes less effort. As @JB_King states object orientation helps to organize things that belong together. read more