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Python Object-Oriented Programming

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Overview

Learn how to use the object-oriented features of Python, including magic methods and data classes, to write more efficient and effective code.

Syllabus

Introduction

Python object-oriented programming
What you should know
Setting up the development environment

1. Object-Oriented Python

Object-oriented programming refresher
Basic class definition
Instance methods and attributes
Checking instance types
Class methods and members
Challenge: Stocks
Solution: Stocks

2. Inheritance and Composition

Understanding inheritance
Abstract base classes
Using multiple inheritance
Interfaces
Understanding composition
Challenge: Stocks and bonds
Solution: Stocks and bonds

3. "Magic" Object Methods

What are magic methods?
String representation
Equality and comparison
Attribute access
Callable objects
Challenge: Sorting stocks
Solution: Sorting stocks

4. Data Classes

Defining a data class
Using post initialization
Using default values
Immutable data classes
Challenge: Data classes
Solution: Data classes

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Joe Marini

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