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Explain the four pillars of OOP in Java.

Junior Java
Quick Answer Four OOP pillars in Java: Encapsulation - wrap data and methods in a class, use private fields with public getters/setters. Inheritance - subclass extends superclass to reuse and add behavior (extends keyword). Polymorphism - object behaves differently based on actual type (method overriding). Abstraction - hide complex implementation behind simple interfaces (abstract classes, interfaces).

Answer

Encapsulation: Hides internal state and exposes only required methods.
Inheritance: Allows classes to reuse fields and methods.
Polymorphism: Treat objects as instances of parent type.
Abstraction: Hides implementation using abstract classes or interfaces.
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