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Category: 7. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Abstract classes and abstract methods

Hey there, future programmer! Today, we’re going to learn about something super cool in Python called abstract classes and abstract methods. Don’t worry, I’ll explain everything step by step. Think of this as a fun story with code and practice questions at the end! What Are Abstract Classes? Imagine you’re in charge of building different types of vehicles. You know all vehicles need some common parts like wheels and engines, but each vehicle (like a car, bike, or truck) is a bit different. Instead of building each vehicle from scratch, you create a blueprint called a “Vehicle.” This blueprint has…

Abstraction

Hey there! Today we’re going to learn about something really cool in programming called “Abstraction”. Don’t worry, even though it sounds like a big word, it’s actually a simple and fun concept. Imagine you’re playing with your favorite toy car. You know that when you press a button, the car moves forward, but you don’t need to know exactly how the motor inside works to enjoy the game. That’s what abstraction is in programming – it lets you use something without having to worry about all the little details inside. What is Abstraction? Abstraction means hiding the complicated stuff and…

Operator overloading

Hey there! 🌟 Today, we’re going to learn about something super cool in Python called operator overloading. Think of it like giving special powers to our normal math symbols like ‘+', '-‘, ‘*', and more. With these powers, we can teach them to do different things depending on what they’re working with. Ready? Let’s dive in! What is Operator Overloading? Imagine you have a magical toolbox 🧰. Inside, you have tools that can do different things based on what you tell them to do. In Python, these tools are our operators (like ‘+', ‘-', ‘*', etc.). Operator overloading is like…

Duck typing and interfaces

Imagine you’re playing a game where you have different toys: a toy car, a toy boat, and a toy airplane. They all have something in common: you can play with them. You don’t care if it’s a car, a boat, or a plane; as long as it can be played with, it’s a toy to you. This is similar to how duck typing works in Python. The name “duck typing” comes from the saying: “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” In Python, if an object…

Method overriding and method overloading

Hello young coder! Today, we’re going to talk about two cool tricks in Python: method overriding and method overloading. Don’t worry, I’ll explain everything in a way that’s easy to understand, and we’ll have some fun with code along the way! Method Overriding Imagine you have a magic spell book. In this book, there’s a spell for summoning a pet. But you can change this spell to summon different pets if you want. Method overriding is like changing that spell. Example: Let’s say we have a class called ‘Animal‘ with a method 'make_sound‘. Then, we have another class ‘Dog‘ that…

Polymorphism

What is Polymorphism? Polymorphism is a big, fancy word that means “many shapes.” Think about how you use your hands: you can use them to write, to eat, or to play games. Even though your hands are the same, they can do different things. This is similar to how polymorphism works in programming. In Python, polymorphism allows us to use a single function or method in different ways for different data types or classes. Real-World Example Imagine you have different pets: a dog, a cat, and a bird. They all have a method called speak, but they each make different…

Super() function for calling superclass methods

Hey there, young Python enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a super cool topic in Python programming called the super() function. Don’t worry if it sounds a bit tricky at first. By the end of this course, you’ll be a super super() expert! What is the Super() Function? Imagine you have a superhero, let’s call him “Superman.” Now, Superman is super strong, super fast, and super smart, right? But what if Superman also had a mentor who taught him everything he knows? That mentor is like a superclass, and Superman is like a subclass. The super() function helps our subclass (Superman)…

Method resolution order (MRO)

Hey there! Are you curious about how Python decides which method to run when you have classes and inheritance? Don’t worry if it sounds confusing, because today we’re going to learn all about it! We’ll talk about something called Method Resolution Order or MRO. But first, let’s break it down into simple pieces. What is a Method Resolution Order (MRO)? Imagine you have a family tree. In Python, classes and inheritance also form a kind of family tree. When you call a method on an object, Python needs to figure out which method to use if there are multiple methods…

Single inheritance vs. multiple inheritance

Hey there, future coding wizard! Today, we’re going to dive into the magical world of inheritance in Python. Imagine you have a treasure chest full of different kinds of toys, and you want to organize them neatly. Well, that’s what inheritance does with code! It helps us organize our code neatly by allowing one class to inherit attributes and methods from another. Now, let’s talk about two special types of inheritance: Single Inheritance and Multiple Inheritance. 1. Single Inheritance: Think of a single inheritance like a tree with branches. You have one main branch (the parent class), and from that…

Extending classes and reusing code

Hey there future Python master! Today, we’re going to dive into a super cool topic called “Extending Classes and Reusing Code in Inheritance” using Python. Don’t let the big words scare you! We’ll break it down step by step and have a lot of fun along the way. What is Inheritance? Imagine you have a super awesome robot, and you want to make a new robot that’s similar but with a few extra tricks. Inheritance is like copying some of the cool abilities of the first robot into the new one, so you don’t have to build everything from scratch.…