Object-Oriented Programming
Classes and Objects Fundamentals
Python supports object-oriented programming with classes, instances, attributes, and methods.
Inheritance and Method Overriding
Inheritance allows creating hierarchies of classes that share behavior and can override methods.
Magic Methods (Dunder Methods)
Magic methods define behavior for operators and built-in functions, enabling custom objects to work seamlessly with Python.
Abstract Base Classes and Protocols
Abstract Base Classes (ABCs) define interfaces that subclasses must implement. Protocols provide duck typing support.
Composition and Aggregation
Composition allows building complex objects from simpler ones, promoting code reuse and flexibility.
Descriptors and Properties
Descriptors control attribute access. Properties are a special case providing getter/setter/deleter functionality.
Metaclasses
Metaclasses define the behavior of classes themselves. They can intercept class creation and modify it.
Context Managers and With Statements
Context managers handle setup and cleanup using the 'with' statement.
Advanced OOP Patterns
Common design patterns implemented in Python.
Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
Important guidelines for writing clean, maintainable object-oriented Python code.
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