
Learn how to download and install the Python IDLE from python.org, choose the Windows x86 installer, run the setup, and verify Python 3.4.2 in IDLE.
Learn to access class data attributes in Python by using the class name and dot notation, then print values like first name, last name, age, and user id.
Explore the fundamentals of Python object oriented programming by defining classes, using the __init__ constructor, and working with attributes, methods, and class attributes.
Learn how to create a Python object from a class, access and change its data attributes, and call its methods, with a small project to apply these object-oriented concepts.
Watch a live Python object oriented programming fundamentals demo that initializes first name, last name, user id, and position type to not available, then updates them.
Pass arguments to the constructor to initialize attributes. Use self to assign first name, last name, and user id, and print details with a show employee details method.
Create a bank accounts class with an __init__ method to initialize first name, last name, account number, and balance, using private attributes and a get_account_details method to display each account.
Explore child classes and their role in inheritance, learn to build and connect parent classes, import them from files, override methods, and complete a guided project.
Create savings and checking account objects, set initial balances, deposit funds, and display updated balances, illustrating Python object oriented programming fundamentals.
Create a final project that demonstrates inheritance by modeling bank accounts with initial balances, deposits, and transferring funds from checking to savings, updating balances.
Python is a big deal. More and more beginner programmers are choosing it as their first language to learn, which means its future is more than just bright - it’s dazzling. It makes coding faster, easier and fun. When combined with the object oriented programming approach these qualities are further enhanced, which means Python is virtually unstoppable. If you want to future-proof your programming skills, this is exactly what you need to learn.
Build and Enhance Python Applications
Get to Grips with Object Oriented Programming
This online course is designed with beginners in mind. Although it helps to already know the basics of Python, it’s not a requirement. You’ll be guided through the entire installation process before hitting the more challenging material. If your goal is to learn how to enhance, maintain and build highly-driven applications, then this is the course for you regardless of your skill level.
Once installation is complete you’ll dive straight into the various features and functions of Python including the class construct, attributes, methods, class variables and more. Then you’ll get to grips with the more advanced concepts. Object oriented programming in relation to Python, the constructor/destructor magic methods, and class inheritance are all given dedicated sections with live exercise demos and explanations at every stage.
As you progress through the course you’ll complete a final project based on real-world examples, to prepare you for undertaking your own OOP Python projects. By the end of this course, you’ll have a thorough understanding of Python, the object oriented programming approach, and how to combine the two.
About Python
Python is a high-level, general-purpose, dynamic programming language that is becoming ever more widespread in the programming world. It is readable, succinct, scalable, and can support multiple programming paradigms. It is now the most common ‘starter’ language taught on university programming courses and is seen by many as the future of coding.