Python Tutorial #9: OOP — Classes, Inheritance, and Magic Methods
In the previous tutorial, we learned about modules, packages, and virtual environments. Now let’s learn about object-oriented programming (OOP) — the most important paradigm in Python. OOP lets you group related data and behavior into classes. Instead of passing data between separate functions, you bundle everything together. By the end of this tutorial, you will know how to create classes, use inheritance, write magic methods, and design abstract interfaces. What is a Class? A class is a blueprint for creating objects. An object is an instance of a class. Think of a class like a cookie cutter, and objects are the cookies. ...