parallel object-oriented programming

noun
UK /ˈpærəlɛl ˈɒbdʒɛkt ˈɔːriɛntɪd ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈpærəlɛl ˈɑbdʒɛkt ˈɔriɛntɪd ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

a way of writing computer programs where many parts work at the same time and are built like real-world things.

The game uses parallel object-oriented programming so many characters can move at once.

SYNONYMS

concurrent object-oriented programmingparallel OOPconcurrent OOPmulti-threaded object-oriented programming

RELATED WORDS

threadconcurrencyclassobjectsynchronization

OTHER MEANINGS

2. a style of coding where objects run on many processors together.

The robot team used parallel object-oriented programming to control its arms and wheels.

3. a method of building software with objects that share work across several tasks.

Her science project showed parallel object-oriented programming with little cars driving at the same time.

4. a way to make programs faster by letting many objects do their jobs side by side.

The app got quicker after they switched to parallel object-oriented programming.