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Object-Oriented Programming in Python 3

Object-Oriented Programming in Python 3

Introduction

Object-oriented programming (OOP) focuses on creating reusable patterns of code, in contrast to procedural programming, which focuses on explicit sequenced instructions. When working on complex programs in particular, object-oriented programming lets you reuse code and write code that is more readable, which in turn makes it more maintainable.

Tutorials in series

Tutorial

How To Construct Classes and Define Objects in Python 3

  • March 18, 2017
  • 7 min read

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Tutorial

Understanding Class and Instance Variables in Python 3

  • March 27, 2017
  • 18 min read

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Tutorial

Understanding Class Inheritance in Python 3

  • April 5, 2017
  • 11 min read

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Tutorial

How To Apply Polymorphism to Classes in Python 3

  • April 14, 2017
  • 5 min read

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