Python Object-Oriented Programming for Java Developers

Learn about the object-oriented programming (OOP) features in newer versions of Python and compare them with Java’s capabilities to help you grasp the concepts and syntax.

Introduction

• Why object-oriented programming and Python?
• Getting the most out of this course

1. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

• Key terms: Part 1
• Key terms: Part 2
• Class design: Class vs. Object
• Methods, overloading
• Abstraction
• Inheritance: Basic concepts

2. Class Design

• Java syntax
• Python syntax: Similarities and differences with Java
• Python syntax: Unique to Python
• Example 1: Python class program sample code

3. Inheritance

• Java syntax
• Python syntax: Similarities and differences with Java
• Python syntax: Unique to Python
• Abstract classes
• Example 2: Multi-level inheritance using Python
• Example 3: Multiple inheritance using Python

Conclusion

• Continuing on with Python and object-oriented programming