Object-Oriented Programming In Python - A Beginner's Guide
Your intro to the most useful programming paradigm
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Writing Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) code is one of the most important and popular skills a programmer can have. Almost every developer will encounter OOP at some point, so it’s natural to learn it after getting a hang of the Python basics.
Whether you're an experienced programmer or a programming student, this guide will take you through the fundamental concepts of OOP with simple explanations, examples, and exercises to help you learn quickly.
Prerequisites
Before you continue reading, it's important that you're already comfortable with the following:
- Basic Python Syntax:
- Variables
- Operators
- Control flow statements
- Functions
- Data Types
- Data Structures:
- Lists
- Dictionaries
- Tuples
- Sets
If you feel confident using most of the concepts above, you're ready to dive into Object-Oriented Programming!
5 Chapters of OOP
This guide consists of 5 chapters that cover the most important aspects of OOP and concludes with a quick mini-project that you can use to solidify what you've learned.
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Classes and Objects
- Methods and Constructors
- The Four Pillars of OOP
- Your First OOP Program