Classes

Definition: A class is a collection of functions grouped together with the data these functions act upon (i.e. a collection of variables). In the context of classes, functions are no longer called function but methods, and variables are called attributes.

Using classes

Accesssing attributes and methods



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Basic data types as classes



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Basic data structures as classes



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Defining classes

Encapsulating data in classes: class attributes



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Encapsulating data in objects: instance attributes



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class student(object):
    def __init__(self, name, major, GPA, UID):
        self.Name = name
        self.major = major
        self.GPA = GPA
        self.UID = UID



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Bob = student('Bob Duran', 'ECON', '3.4', '100003443')



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Encapsulating functions in classes



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Bob.display()

Inheriting from clases



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