Chapter 8
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
6 topics in 1 parts
Key ideas
| Pattern / Feature | Idiomatic Pythonic Approach | Sub-optimal Anti-pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing | Comprehensions & Generators (Memory efficient) | Manual loops with repeated append calls |
| Resource Handling | Context Managers (with statement) | Manual open() and close() calls |
| Type Annotations | Type hinting via typing module | Unannotated dynamic parameters |
| Dictionary Lookups | dict.get(key, default) or defaultdict | Key check followed by indexed access |
All 6 topics in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
OOP
- Classes, Objects & __init__
- Instance vs Class Variables
- Inheritance & super() Mechanics
- Polymorphism & Duck Typing
- Encapsulation & @property Decorator
- Dunder & Magic Methods