Object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python lets you structure your code by grouping related properties and behaviors into individual objects. You create classes as blueprints and instantiate them to form objects. With OOP, you can model real-world entities and their interactions, and create complex systems with reusable components. By David Amos.
This extensive guide explains:
- What Is Object-Oriented Programming in Python?
- How Do You Define a Class in Python?
- Classes vs Instances
- Class Definition
- How Do You Instantiate a Class in Python?
- Class and Instance Attributes
- Instance Methods How Do You Inherit F* rom Another Class in Python?
- Example: Dog Park
- Parent Classes vs Child Classes
- Parent Class Functionality Extension
OOP in Python revolves around four main concepts: encapsulation, inheritance, abstraction, and polymorphism. Encapsulation bundles data with methods, inheritance lets you create subclasses, abstraction hides complex details, and polymorphism allows for different implementations. Good read!
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