Module 4 Lesson 1: Intro to OOP (Thinking in Objects)
Change the way you solve problems. Learn the philosophy of Object-Oriented Programming and why it’s the secret to building massive apps.
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Change the way you solve problems. Learn the philosophy of Object-Oriented Programming and why it’s the secret to building massive apps.
Organize your code like a professional. Learn how to split complex classes into different modules and use __init__.py for clean imports.
From theory to code. Learn how to define a Class in Python, create Objects from it, and use dot notation to access data.
Master the constructor. Learn how to use the special __init__ method and the 'self' keyword to initialize objects with data.
Differentiate between an object's state and its behavior. Learn how to define methods, use the self keyword for interaction, and update attributes dynamically.
Protect your data. Learn how to use 'private' attributes to prevent accidental changes and ensure your objects follow their own rules.
Don't repeat yourself in OOP. Learn how to create Parent and Child classes to share attributes and methods across your entire application.
Same action, different behavior. Learn how to override parent methods and use polymorphism to write flexible and powerful code.
Choosing the right way to build complex systems. Learn the 'is-a' vs. 'has-a' rule and why Composition is often better than Inheritance.
Not everything needs an instance. Learn how to use @classmethod and @staticmethod for shared logic and utility functions.
Building an RPG Combat System. Apply inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism to build a modular game engine from scratch.