INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMMING PARADIGMS ON SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Software development involves the application of different programming paradigms, which are fundamental ways or approaches to writing code. This study delves into the comprehensive examination of how software development is influenced by various programming paradigms, encompassing procedural, object-oriented, and functional methodologies. The objective is to discover their effect on the software development process, code quality, and productivity, emphasizing the importance of informed decisionmaking in selecting the most suitable paradigm for specific projects. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from conceiving an idea and planning the development process to writing code, debugging, and deploying the final product. It encompasses a wide range of
activities, from creating an idea and planning the development process to writing code, debugging, and deploying the final product. The research incorporates survey responses and in-depth case studies using a comparative study design. Based on the analysis of the
findings, OOP paradigms is widely recognized in development and organizations, prominently used in gaming UI, complex projects, considering bug density OOP's highlighted impact on encapsulation and modularity. FP paradigm promotes efficient data manipulation and immutability and shines in complex mathematical problem-solving with the highest productivity rates. While procedural programming suits linear workflows and task-oriented executions, it has the lowest productivity rates. OOP and FP are favored in larger firms for medium to broad projects, while PP is often used for smaller projects. Using diverse paradigms in a project is recommended to optimize development and boost productivity. In conclusion, this study advocates for a flexible paradigm adoption
approach, recognizing the dynamic nature of the software development landscape.