What Is a Programming Paradigm?

A programming paradigm is a style or approach to programming that shapes how developers think about problems, organize code, and express logic. It is less about a specific language and more about the ideas behind how software is structured.

In this lesson, you will learn why paradigms matter, how they influence code design and reasoning, and how the same problem can be solved in different ways depending on the paradigm. This foundation will help you recognize the major programming styles covered later in the course.