Intro to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python
Object-oriented programming (OOP) is one of the biggest and most important subjects in all of programming. This series will provide you with a basic conceptual understanding of object-oriented programming so you can take your Python skills to the next level.
You’ll learn how to define custom types using classes, and how to instantiate those classes into Python objects that can be used throughout your program.
Finally, you’ll learn how classes can subclass one another with a brief introduction to inheritance, which allows you to write maintainable and less redundant Python code.
What’s Included:
- 9 Lessons
- Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
- Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
- Interactive Quiz to Check Your Progress
- Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
- Certificate of Completion
Related Learning Paths:
Intro to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python
9 Lessons 40m
- 1. What Is Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?03:37
- 2. Classes in Python03:16
- 3. Class and Instance Attributes05:58
- 4. Adding Attributes to a Python Class06:51
- 5. Adding Methods to a Python Class05:52
- 6. Introduction to OOP Inheritance04:35
- 7. Inheritance Example08:22
- 8. Intro to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python (Quiz)
- 9. Intro to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python (Summary)01:48
AboutAustin Cepalia
Austin is a video tutorial author at Real Python. He graduated with a BS in CS from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2023, and now he writes software to support the semiconductor industry.
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Participant Comments
vishweshvar onDec. 4, 2021
This course gave a gentle introduction to OOP, loved the way it was clear, concise and straightforward not beating around the bush, highly recommended for beginners. Thanks Austin, you’re awesome.
Yogi onOct. 17, 2021
Thank you so much for this great tutorial session. Very well explained for novices like me to get a grasp of the concepts and the usage as well in the initial stages.
Jonathan Chatfield onOct. 16, 2021
Probably one of the best introductions to classes I have seen.
Terry onApril 22, 2021
Great tutorial, I watched it several times and kept coming back for clarity. Within days I wrote two classes/modules and had them running. The concepts, especially the architecture framework, are well explained. This helped me finally get into OOP, Thanks
Walisson onApril 15, 2021
Hi all! I’m new here and for sure me a member was the best thing that I did to keep myself on Python Learn track! All videos, articles and stuffs on this website are amazing! Topics are well explained, lean samples and directly to the point. Nice tutorial!
dbristow31 onJan. 28, 2021
This was a fantastic intro to OOP! The step-by-step process and clear instruction helped me understand concepts I couldn’t before. One topic that was especially difficult for me was the use of the ‘self’ parameter and the ‘initializer.’ This video tutorial clarified those features of OOP and made it easy for me to use them. I’m excited to build on this knowledge with the other OOP video tutorials at RealPython!! Thanks, Austin!
Aparna onApril 25, 2020
Excellent!! Crisp and simplistic way of explaining the most confusing terminologies
horacionesman onMarch 15, 2020
I have been trying to understand OOP for a while and this is the first tutorial in which I’ve started feeling I know what is all about! Thanks!
Dev onDec. 7, 2019
Very easy to follow. Keep up the great work.
fjavanderspek onNov. 25, 2019
Great course, clear and concise, with poignant examples! 10/10 honestly, wouldn’t know what to improve
eduartef onNov. 10, 2019
Thank you so much, really helpful for beginners.
kwf777 onNov. 7, 2019
Great course and easy to follow and understand.
malcolmgandrews onOct. 1, 2019
Nice series of tutorials, great pace and clarity.
Jean Ferreira onSept. 5, 2019
Very good videos. I started learning the concepts of OOP programming at university, but I needed a more visual way to understand the concepts. Thanks!
Kyle onMay 6, 2019
Very good introduction!
arnautovdmitry2015 onApril 1, 2019
It’s very helpful course. Absolutely nice. Thanks a lot!
Edgar Isai onMarch 30, 2019
Really good introductions, i got all the concepts, its easy to follow. Thanks.
John T onMarch 28, 2019
Lovely tutorial. very clear and concise. but dawg , its 2019. use f strings :)
DaveCarlson onMarch 27, 2019
This was well presented and helpfu. Thanks!
Vincenzo Fiorentini onMarch 27, 2019
Very good intro even for a complete beginner. Sweet and to the point !
Sohil onMarch 26, 2019
Very good intro to OOP in python.
Jordan Rowland onMarch 23, 2019
Great videos. I found my understanding of OOP was really solidified when working with SQLAlchemy for a Flask project, and having Post and User classes.
Rob onMarch 22, 2019
Thanks. Well paced and a nicely gentle introduction to OOP. At least it is gentle if you already have the basic concepts and are treating this as a refresher :-)
Peter T onMarch 22, 2019
Austin did an excellent job of clearly explaining the various OOP topics in all 7 videos, without leaving any gaps or questions. Now, I’m anxiously waiting for the next set of OOP videos to continue to this course & I hope they show up soon. IMHO, there aren’t enough OOP topics in realpython.com or dbader.org, but there are tons of other Python-related topics in both sites!