Object-Oriented Programming in Python

In this course, you’ll explore object-oriented programming in Python by building a social media app using classes, inheritance, and encapsulation.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

An understanding of core Python OOP concepts: classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism
Hands-on experience creating maintainable, well-structured applications with private data attributes
The ability to build a working project that showcases real-world problem-solving in Python
Knowledge of real-world scenarios in terms of objects and classes

Learning Roadmap

19 Lessons4 Quizzes

Introduction to OOP

Explore the advantages of OOP for complex applications through practical project development.

The Need for OOP Beyond Procedural Programming

You Are Hired Again!

Core Classes and Objects

Develop user and post classes to enhance interaction and data management in Chirpy.

The User Class

Adding a Post Class

Expanding the User Class with Instance Methods

Class Attributes

Class Methods and Static Methods

Organize and Protect Data

5 Lessons

Learn encapsulation, composition, and data integrity in Python’s object-oriented programming.

Enhance Functionality with Advanced OOP Concepts

3 Lessons

Learn to enhance user management using inheritance, override methods for custom behavior, and apply special methods for advanced class features.

Code Organization and Final Review

3 Lessons

Refine coding skills with refactoring and apply concepts by building a vehicle rental system.

Conclusion

Get a final overview of what you’ve learned so far.

Wrap Up

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Developed by MAANG Engineers

Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python, a paradigm shift from procedural programming after you’ve learned the language basics. Starting with the fundamentals of classes, objects, and methods, you’ll learn how to structure code for better organization, scalability, and readability. You’ll explore essential OOP concepts like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism through hands-on examples, including a micro social media platform called Chirpy. You’ll practice creating private data attributes to protect your code from unintended interference, supporting the principle of abstraction and encapsulation. By the end, you’ll develop a solid understanding of Python’s OOP features and gain confidence in designing and building real-world applications that are easy to extend. This journey prepares you to tackle advanced topics and larger projects, strengthening your foundation in Python’s object-oriented best practices.

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