> it became very valuable to run millions of simulations of warehouse and transportation operations. After months of pain, I discovered object oriented programming
That's interesting. I think simulation specifically is an area that fits OO too well. It even fits the classic texbook example of a "Car is a vehicle, which enapsulates and engine. Its state has speed and position. etc".
Back in the day, when OO languages were beginning to be promoted in the late 80's the intro always began with a reference to Sumula 67 : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simula
That's interesting. I think simulation specifically is an area that fits OO too well. It even fits the classic texbook example of a "Car is a vehicle, which enapsulates and engine. Its state has speed and position. etc".