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Feb 18, 2025 31 min

255 - Data Oriented Programming

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In this episode, we dive into the programming paradigm — Data Oriented Programming (DOP) and why making data the star can simplify your code. Learn how well-modeled data reduces defensive logic, prevents invalid states, and keeps your apps stable. We’ll also contrast DOP with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP), sharing practical examples, tips, and resource links to deepen your understanding. The full shownotes with illustrations are on fragmentedpodcast.com. Show Notes [announcement] Fragmented has an email newsletter. Programming Paradigms Object Oriented Programming Functional Programming Data Oriented Programming (DOP) UUID RFC 4122 Kotlin now includes UUID in the standard lib even for kotlin multiplatform. Resources Brian Goetz's seminal article on DOP Ties Van de Ven Advanced Kotlin Dev Day in 2022 Data Oriented Programming in Java by Chris Kiehl (by Manning Publications) Devoxx talk by Nicolai Parlog on youtube Contact us fragmentedpodcast.com Contact us Youtube Kaushik: kau.sh (links to everything) Threads Bluesky Youtube @kaushikgopal

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In this episode, we dive into the programming paradigm — Data Oriented Programming (DOP) and why making data the star can simplify your code. Learn how well-modeled data reduces defensive logic, prevents invalid states, and keeps your apps stable. We’ll also contrast DOP with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP), sharing practical examples, tips, and resource links to deepen your understanding. The [full shownotes with illustrations are on fragmentedpodcast.com](https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/255/).

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