What is Abstraction

Abstraction in programming is a fundamental concept that allows developers to hide complex implementation details and expose only the necessary parts of an object or system. This approach simplifies interactions and enhances code readability and maintainability.

Abstraction, programming, software development, implementation details, code readability, code maintainability.


            <?php
            abstract class Animal {
                abstract protected function makeSound();
                
                public function describe() {
                    return "I am an animal.";
                }
            }

            class Dog extends Animal {
                protected function makeSound() {
                    return "Woof!";
                }
            }

            $dog = new Dog();
            echo $dog->describe(); // I am an animal.
            echo $dog->makeSound(); // Woof!
            ?>