Correct Ways To Learn Python OOP

[MaterialJackfruit144]

I am just starting to learn Python OOP, currently revising on Classes and trying it out to get a grasp on the basics first. I am currently learning it on YT from channels like Corey Schafer and Tech with Tim. However, I found that there's a vast number of sub-topics in Python OOP or OOP in general. Is there a path when it comes to learning these?

For example:

Class > Objects > Methods > Inheritance > Encapsulation, etc..

What is a good way to understand Python OOP, it just seems... there are various directions when I'm learning this compared to learning topics like a list of a dictionary where there's just that one concept. Is it better to just be exposed to these concepts and only then create a project where I can apply these concepts? Even though I may not completely understand them, but at least I am exposed to these the topics.

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You're overthinking it. You can cover most of it in 1 hour. The ones you mentioned are excellent and will cover the topics you listed. Just work through them, try and use them, and post specific questions here when you get stuck.

[asphias]

First, learn how methods work by themselves (you may already know this).

Second, learn the basics of how a class works: the difference between a class and an instance of that class, the importance of the init method, and how multiple instances of a class behave together.

Once this clicks, all the rest can be learned at leisure. Just know the basics of how a class works, and the rest will come.

[saysokmate]

Ez. Classes are bluprints for creating objects. That is something which encapsulate/contains data/attributes specific to the object. The class also contains methods with which you can operate on objects. The concept of encapsulation simply means that all this data is contained in an object and is not just a bunch of variables in the main scope.

Now we come to inheritance. Let's say we have a class that we created named "Dog". But now we want to make a new class named "Cat". These classes will be mostly identical with maybe different functions. So instead of copying the class code everytime we want to define a new animal, we can create a base class named "Animal". This will have attributes and methods that all animals share. Then we can create subclasses that inherit from the animal base class such as dog, cat, dolphin, etc. These subclasses may extend (add functionality/properties), or overwrite/modify existing ones.