Why Are Abstractions Important?

What is abstraction?

Abstraction is the art of obfuscating details that we don’t need. It allows us to concentrate on the big picture. Looking at the big picture is vital because it hides the inner complexities, thus giving us a broader understanding of our set goals and staying focused on them. The following illustration is an example of abstraction.

With the abstraction shown above, we can talk about birds in general without being bogged down by the details.

Note: If we had ...