Python OOP – Object Oriented Programming for Beginners

Learn Object Oriented Programming in Python with Step-by-Step Video Lectures, Projects, Exercises, Diagrams and More.

Created by: Estefania Cassingena Navone
Software Developer, Instructor and Technical Writer

What Will I Learn?

• The principles of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using Python.
• How the elements of Object Oriented Programming work behind the scenes.
• Understand how classes work and how you can create instances from classes.
• Implement and call methods. Understand their purpose within classes.
• Define instance attributes and class attributes. Learn their differences.
• Use 'self' to refer to instances. Learn how it works behind the scenes.
• Work with inheritance to reuse code, improve design, and avoid repetition.
• Practice key aspects of OOP such as Docstrings and Special Methods.

Requirements

• Basic Python and programming knowledge (data types, variables, conditionals, loops, and functions).
• Basic knowledge of lists, tuples, and dictionaries is required to complete the mini projects.
• Python 3 and PyCharm, IDLE or any other Python IDE of your choice. PyCharm is used during the video lectures.
• Coding exercises can be submitted directly in the browser.

Target audience

• New developers who know the basics of Python and would like to expand their knowledge.
• Developers and Students who want to learn how to work with Object Oriented Programming.
• Self-taught developers who wish to dive into the world of Object Oriented Programming from the basics.
• Programmers who need to refresh their knowledge on this topic.