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Hello, Myself Rohan Ravindra Kadam Full Stack Developer, India
In the article, we tried to understand SOLID principles using ChatGPT.
S → Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)
O → Open/Closed Principle (OCP)
L → Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP)
I → Interface Segregation Principle (ISP)
D → Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP)
📌Explain to me SOLID principles in Programming?
SOLID is an acronym that stands for five design principles in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). These principles provide a guideline to write maintainable and scalable software:
- Single Responsibility Principle (SRP): A class should have only one reason to change, meaning that a class should have only one responsibility.
- Open/Closed Principle (OCP): A class should be open for extension but closed for modification, meaning that the behaviour of a class can be extended but its source code should not be modified.
- Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP): Subtypes must be substitutable for their base types, meaning that objects of a derived class should be able to replace objects of the base class without affecting the correctness of the program.
- Interface Segregation Principle (ISP): A class should not be forced to implement interfaces it does not use, meaning that a class should not be required to implement methods it does not need.
- Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP): High-level modules should not depend on low-level modules; both should depend on abstractions, meaning that the coupling between modules should be based on abstractions and not on concrete implementations.
Adhering to these principles makes the code more maintainable, and scalable and reduces the risk of introducing bugs when making changes.
📌Explain to me the Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) with real-life examples?
The Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) states that every class or module should have only one reason to change. This means that a class should have only one responsibility and that responsibility should be entirely encapsulated by the class.
The idea behind SRP is to create decoupled and maintainable code, where each class or module has a clear and well-defined purpose, making it easier to understand, test, and modify. When a class has multiple responsibilities, it becomes harder to make changes to the class without affecting other parts of the code.
For example, consider a class that is responsible for both logging and formatting data. If you want to change the way data is logged, you may also have to change the way data is formatted. With SRP, these two responsibilities would be separated into two separate classes, making it easier to modify each one independently.
In short, SRP helps to achieve the following benefits in software development:
- Easy to understand
- Easy to maintain
- Easy to test
- Promotes reusability
- Avoids code duplication
- Promotes modular design.
Here’s an example of the Single Responsibility Principle in real life:
Consider a bank ATM machine. The ATM machine has two main responsibilities:
- Dispensing cash
- Maintaining a record of transactions
If the ATM machine has a single class responsible for both dispensing cash and maintaining a record of transactions, it becomes harder to change or test one part of the system without affecting the other. For example, if you want to add a new feature to keep track of the amount of cash left in the machine, you would have to modify the same class that is responsible for dispensing cash.
By applying SRP, we can separate the two responsibilities into two separate classes:
- Cash Dispenser class: responsible for dispensing cash
- Transaction Record class: responsible for maintaining a record of transactions
With this separation, if you want to add a new feature to keep track of the amount of cash left in the machine, you can create a new class responsible for tracking the amount of cash, without affecting the classes responsible for dispensing cash and maintaining a record of transactions.
📌Explain the Open/Closed Principle using real-life examples ?
The Open/Closed Principle (OCP) states that software entities (classes, modules, functions, etc.) should be open for extension but closed for modification, meaning that they should be designed in a way that allows new behaviours to be added through inheritance or composition, without changing the source code of the entity itself.
A real-life example of the Open/Closed Principle is the design of a kitchen blender. The blender has the basic functionality of blending ingredients, but it can also be extended with new features such as a chopper, grinder, or mixer. The blender should be closed for modification, meaning that you should not have to change its source code to add new features. Instead, the blender should be designed in a way that allows you to extend its functionality through the use of attachments.
Another example of the Open/Closed Principle is the design of a car. A car has basic functions such as driving, but it can also be extended with new features such as air conditioning, power windows, or a sunroof. The car should be closed for modification, meaning that you should not have to change its source code to add new features. Instead, the car should be designed in a way that allows you to extend its functionality through the use of additional components.
In short, the Open/Closed Principle helps to achieve the following benefits in software development:
- Promotes modular design
- Improves code maintainability
- Increases code reusability
- Reduces the risk of introducing bugs when making changes
- Facilitates the implementation of new features.
📌Explain to me Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP) using real-life examples?
The Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP) states that objects of a superclass should be able to be replaced with objects of a subclass without affecting the correctness of the program. In other words, subtypes should be interchangeable with their base type.
A real-life example of the Liskov Substitution Principle is the design of a transportation system. Consider a base class “Vehicle” that defines the basic functionality of a vehicle, such as the ability to start and stop. Subclasses, such as “Car” and “Bike”, inherit from the “Vehicle” class and provide their own implementation of the basic functionality.
If the Liskov Substitution Principle is followed, then it should be possible to use a “Car” or a “Bike” wherever a “Vehicle” is expected, without affecting the correctness of the program. For example, a system that requires a vehicle to transport people from one location to another should be able to use a “Car” or a “Bike” interchangeably without encountering any problems.
Another example of the Liskov Substitution Principle is the design of a shopping system. Consider a base class “Payment” that defines the basic functionality of payment, such as the ability to calculate the total cost and print a receipt. Subclasses, such as “CreditCardPayment” and “CashPayment”, inherit from the “Payment” class and provide their own implementation of the basic functionality.
If the Liskov Substitution Principle is followed, then it should be possible to use a “CreditCardPayment” or a “CashPayment” wherever a “Payment” is expected, without affecting the correctness of the program. For example, a system that requires a payment method should be able to use a “CreditCardPayment” or a “CashPayment” interchangeably without encountering any problems.
In short, the Liskov Substitution Principle helps to achieve the following benefits in software development:
- Promotes code reusability
- Increases code maintainability
- Reduces the risk of introducing bugs when making changes
- Improves code modularity.
📌Explain to me Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) using real-life examples?
The Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) states that clients should not be forced to depend on interfaces they do not use. In other words, a class should only be required to implement the methods that are actually needed, and not be required to implement methods that are not relevant to its behaviour.
A real-life example of the Interface Segregation Principle is the design of a hotel room. Consider a base interface “Room” that defines the basic functionality of a hotel room, such as the ability to turn on the lights and change the temperature. Subinterfaces, such as “LuxuryRoom” and “BudgetRoom”, inherit from the “Room” interface and provide their own implementation of the basic functionality.
If the Interface Segregation Principle is followed, then a “LuxuryRoom” should only be required to implement the methods that are actually relevant to its behaviour, such as the ability to turn on the lights and change the temperature. Similarly, a “BudgetRoom” should only be required to implement the methods that are relevant to its behaviour, such as the ability to turn on the lights.
Another example of the Interface Segregation Principle is the design of a restaurant menu. Consider a base interface “Food” that defines the basic functionality of a menu item, such as the ability to order and pay for the item. Subinterfaces, such as “Dessert” and “Entree”, inherit from the “Food” interface and provide their own implementation of the basic functionality.
If the Interface Segregation Principle is followed, then a “Dessert” should only be required to implement the methods that are actually relevant to its behaviour, such as the ability to order and pay for the item. Similarly, an “Entree” should only be required to implement the methods that are relevant to its behaviour, such as the ability to order and pay for the item.
In short, the Interface Segregation Principle helps to achieve the following benefits in software development:
- Promotes code reusability
- Increases code maintainability
- Reduces the risk of introducing bugs when making changes
- Improves code modularity.
📌Explain to me Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP) using real-life examples?
The Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP) states that high-level modules should not depend on low-level modules, but both should depend on abstractions. In other words, the implementation details of low-level modules should be encapsulated behind abstract interfaces, and high-level modules should use these abstractions to perform their work.
A real-life example of the Dependency Inversion Principle is the design of a home entertainment system. Consider a base class “EntertainmentDevice” that defines the basic functionality of a device, such as the ability to turn on and off. Subclasses, such as “Television” and “Stereo”, inherit from the “EntertainmentDevice” class and provide their own implementation of the basic functionality.
If the Dependency Inversion Principle is followed, then the high-level module, such as the “RemoteControl” class, should not depend on the low-level module, such as the “Television” or “Stereo” class. Instead, both the “RemoteControl” class and the “Television” or “Stereo” class should depend on the “EntertainmentDevice” abstract class, which defines the basic functionality of a device.
Another example of the Dependency Inversion Principle is the design of a kitchen appliance. Consider a base class “Appliance” that defines the basic functionality of an appliance, such as the ability to turn it on and off. Subclasses, such as “Microwave” and “Blender”, inherit from the “Appliance” class and provide their own implementation of the basic functionality.
If the Dependency Inversion Principle is followed, then the high-level module, such as the “SmartHome” class, should not depend on the low-level module, such as the “Microwave” or “Blender” class. Instead, both the “SmartHome” class and the “Microwave” or “Blender” class should depend on the “Appliance” abstract class, which defines the basic functionality of an appliance.
In short, the Dependency Inversion Principle helps to achieve the following benefits in software development:
- Promotes code reusability
- Increases code maintainability
- Reduces the risk of introducing bugs when making changes
- Improves code modularity.
Conclusion:-
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