Getting Started with Python Object Oriented Programming: A Hands-On Approach

Course details

Are you looking to get started with Python object-oriented programming, but not sure where to begin? This course covers everything you need to know to begin object-oriented programming with Python. Join instructor Robin Andrews as he covers some of the basic concepts and terminology of Python OOP, including how to work with Python objects and properties and methods of user-defined classes, before diving into more advanced topics like encapsulation with getters and setters, class inheritance, polymorphism, and more.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Get started with Python object-oriented programming
02 - What you should know
03 - Using Codespaces

1. Getting Started

04 - Getting started
05 - Terminology
06 - Challenge - Creating objects from a user-defined class
07 - Solution - Creating objects from a user-defined class

2. Properties and Methods

08 - Python object properties
09 - Python object methods
10 - Challenge - Python object properties and methods
11 - Solution - Python object properties and methods

3. Turtle Graphics and OOP

12 - Exploring the turtle graphics demo programs
13 - Working with OOP in Python turtle graphics
14 - Challenge - Working with OOP in Python turtle graphics
15 - Solution - Working with OOP in Python turtle graphics

4. Encapsulation

16 - Introduction to encapsulation
17 - Getters
18 - Setters
19 - Challenge - Getters and setters
20 - Solution - Getters and setters

5. Class Inheritance

21 - Class inheritance - Introduction
22 - Class inheritance - Example
23 - Challenge - Class inheritance
24 - Solution - Class inheritance

6. Polymorphism

25 - Polymorphism - Introduction
26 - Polymorphism - Example
27 - Challenge - Polymorphism
28 - Solution - Polymorphism

Conclusion

29 - What's next