Introduction

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a fundamental programming paradigm based on the concept of “objects,” which can contain data and code: data in the form of fields (attributes), and code in the form of methods (functions). Python is a fully object-oriented language that makes it easy to design clean, modular, and reusable code.

🧠 Why Learn OOP?

Understanding OOP allows you to:

Structure complex programs more clearly
Reuse code efficiently through inheritance and modular design
Model real-world systems in a natural way
Collaborate more easily with other developers in team projects

🧱 Core Concepts of OOP

Here are the key principles you’ll learn in this unit:

Classes and Objects
- A class is like a blueprint for creating objects.
- An object is an instance of a class.
Attributes and Methods
- Attributes store information about the object.
- Methods define behaviors or actions an object can perform.
Encapsulation