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

## Definition

Encapsulation is a fundamental programming technique used to achieve data hiding in OOP.

> **Encapsulation** in OOP refers to binding **data** and the **methods to manipulate that data** together in a single *unit*, that is, class. 

Depending upon this unit, objects are created. Encapsulation is usually done to hide the state and representation of an object from outside. A class can be thought of as a **capsule** having methods and properties inside it.

# Definition

Encapsulation is a fundamental programming technique used to achieve data hiding in OOP.

> **Encapsulation** in OOP refers to binding **data** and the **methods to manipulate that data** together in a single *unit*, that is, class. 

Depending upon this unit, objects are created. Encapsulation is usually done to hide the state and representation of an object from outside. A class can be thought of as a **capsule** having methods and properties inside it.

Get familiar with one of the components of data hiding, encapsulation.

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Classes and Objects

Information Hiding

Inheritance

Polymorphism

Object Relationships

Conclusion

Encapsulation

Definition