Work with the pillars of OOP in Python, including classes, inheritance, and polymorphism.

Python for Programmers

In this module, we’ll learn to write cleaner, more modular, and more scalable code in Python by gaining mastery in object-oriented programming (OOP). We'll start with the basics of object-oriented programming and move to more advanced concepts such as inheritance, information hiding, and polymorphism. Along the way, we'll learn how each concept applies to Python in particular, as well as how various Python features make it particularly convenient for OOP. This module has hands-on coding challenges, playgrounds, snippets, and illustrations to keep things interactive.

Object-Oriented Programming in Python

What are the two components of data hiding?

What are the two components of data hiding?

As a rule of thumb, the data members of an encapsulated class should be declared ____________.

As a rule of thumb, the data members of an encapsulated class should be declared ____________.

Data hiding makes sure that the implementation details are being hidden from the user.

Data hiding makes sure that the implementation details are being hidden from the user.

To let a class communicate with the outside world, we implement ___________.

To let a class communicate with the outside world, we implement ___________.

Test your knowledge on data hiding with this theoretical quiz!

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Classes and Objects

Information Hiding

Inheritance

Polymorphism

Object Relationships

Conclusion

Quick Quiz!