Abstraction in OOP is the concept of hiding complex implementation details and exposing only the essential features of an object. It allows programmers to work with higher-level interfaces while ignoring lower-level operations. Abstraction can be achieved through abstract classes and interfaces, enforcing a clear separation between what an object does and how it does it.
Suggested additional links inside the block:
- Abstract Class (natural link for implementation)
- Interface (another method for abstraction)
- Polymorphism (often powered by abstraction)