Explore the evolution of object-oriented programming in this one-hour conference talk by James Ward and Josh Suereth. Delve into modern concepts such as immutability, functions, ADTs, and pattern matching that are revolutionizing problem-solving in programming. Gain insights into the changes occurring in OOP languages and learn how to leverage these advancements in your own work. Cover topics including modern microservice architecture, OO design in microservices, mutability, constructors, lenses, combinators, ADTs, pattern matching, extension methods, type classes, traits, concepts, serialization, and concurrency. Enhance your understanding of the foundation of programming and its ongoing evolution to improve reliability, comprehension, and efficiency in software development.