Python Programming Set 3 Flashcards

Python Overview

• Python serves as a universal tool for both object-oriented and procedural programming.

Procedural vs. Object-Oriented Approaches

• The procedural approach separates data and code, with data as variables and code as modules/functions.
• The object-oriented approach combines data and code within classes, promoting encapsulation.

Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

• A class acts as a blueprint for creating objects, allowing the production of multiple instances.
• An object embodies specific traits (attributes) and methods (activities) and interacts with other objects.

Class and Object Characteristics

• Classes form a hierarchy, with subclasses being more specialized than their superclasses.
• Objects belong to classes and are defined by the traits and requirements of those classes.

Inheritance and Object Attributes

• Inheritance allows subclasses to inherit traits from superclasses, creating a structured hierarchy.
• Objects possess three key attributes: a unique name, individual properties, and abilities (methods).

Object Programming Principles

• Object programming involves defining and expanding classes to create versatile objects.

Class Syntax and Instantiation

• The class keyword is used to declare a class, followed by a class name (identifier).
• Creating an object from a class is known as instantiation, exemplified by my_first_object = TheSimplestClass().

Class Ideas and Inheritance

• A class encapsulates ideas that can lead to the creation of various objects (instances).
• Inheritance is depicted through diagrams showing the relationship between superclasses and subclasses.

Stack Structure

• A stack is a data structure designed for specific data storage.

LIFO Concept

• LIFO (Last In, First Out) is a term used in IT to describe the operational mechanism of a stack.