At a glance, object-oriented programming can appear to be far more complex than simple procedural, or inline, code. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Because object-oriented programing is similar to the way human beings perceive the real world, using the object-oriented approach, can help you visualize the solution to a problem more easily. Object-oriented programming, or OOP for short, is a style of coding that allows developers to group similar tasks into containers. In PHP containers are defined using classes. A class contains all the functions and variables that describe an object. Join Treehouse today and start your free trial! http://trhou.se/148kMOY Learn how to build websites and apps, write code, or start a business at Treehouse. Learn from over 1,000 videos created by our expert teachers on web design, coding, business, and much more. Treehouse teaches the in-demand technology skills you need to land your dream job.