Python Object-Oriented Programming For Beginners: A Hands-On Introduction to Classes, Inheritance, P

Kickstart your journey into Python's OOP world with this hands-on introduction. You'll learn to think in objects, structure code for clarity, and apply foundational patterns, building the confidence to tackle real projects from day one.

What You'll Learn

• Design and instantiate classes, attributes, and methods
• Apply encapsulation with properties and private members
• Model "is-a" and "has-a" relationships using inheritance and composition
• Leverage polymorphism via duck typing, abstract base classes, and interfaces
• Use mix-ins, decorators, and context managers to extend behavior
• Work with data containers: namedtuple, dataclass, and attrs
• Overload operators for intuitive, domain-specific APIs
• Write reusable utilities: logging, timing, and plugin architectures

Hands-On Projects

• Build a BankAccount system with deposits, withdrawals, and statements
• Create a Shape hierarchy that computes area and perimeter generically
• Assemble a Library app managing Book and Member components
• Develop a Plugin framework using abstract handlers and a registry metaclass
• Implement LoggingMixin and TimingMixin without touching original code

Key Features

• Step-by-step examples with clear, annotated code snippets
• Practical exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce concepts
• Visual UML diagrams and flowcharts for class relationships
• Anti-Pattern Alerts highlighting common pitfalls
• Tips on when to favor composition over inheritance
• Guidance on writing unit tests for OOP designs

Who This Book Is For

• Python developers transitioning from scripts to structured applications
• Beginners seeking a solid grasp of OOP fundamentals
• Students and self-learners wanting guided, practical examples
• Anyone aiming to write maintainable, scalable Python code

Prerequisites

• No prior OOP experience required, every concept is introduced from scratch

Take the first step toward mastering object-oriented design in Python. Build real-world software with confidence and clarity!