Introduction to object-oriented programming with Python

Module
9 Units

Beginner

Developer

Student

Visual Studio Code

This module will teach you how to model problems by using object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts. You'll also learn to turn your model into working code by using OOP concepts like classes, attributes, and methods.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Model problems by using OOP concepts.
Describe the basic concepts involved in OOP.
Distinguish classes from objects.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Python - syntax, writing and invoking functions, creating variables, reading inputs, and generating outputs from the Python console
Familiarity with using a text editor or IDE
Knowledge on how to execute a Python program
Python keywords
Knowing how to raise exceptions in Python

Introduction min
What is object-oriented programming? min
Use classes and variables to transfer your OOP model into code min
Exercise - Model and scaffold your game min
Add behavior with methods min
Exercise - Add behavior to your game min
Exercise - Extend the game implementation with added rules min
Knowledge check min
Summary min