Python OOP Tutorial 1: Classes and Instances by Corey Schafer (15 min) Why: The gold standard introduction to Python classes. Corey builds an Employee class step by step, explaining init, instance variables, and methods with clear live coding. First in a 6-part OOP series that builds naturally.
- Python OOP Tutorial 2: Class Variables by Corey Schafer (12 min) — Natural follow-up covering the difference between class and instance variables, a concept that trips up many learners.
- Python Object Oriented Programming (OOP) - For Beginners by Tech With Tim (53 min) — A single comprehensive video covering classes, inheritance, and OOP principles. Good if you prefer one longer session over a series.
- Functions vs Classes: When to Use Which and Why? by ArjanCodes (18 min) — Addresses the practical question of when you actually need a class versus using functions. Valuable for developing design intuition.
- Python OOP Tutorial 5: Special (Magic/Dunder) Methods by Corey Schafer (14 min) — Covers repr, str, add, and other dunder methods that make your classes work with Python's built-in operations.
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