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Vaishnavi Sonawane
Vaishnavi Sonawane

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Understanding OOPs Concepts in Programming πŸš€

Introduction
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm that revolves around objects and classes. It makes programs more modular, scalable, and easier to maintain. Let’s dive into the core concepts of OOP with simple examples. πŸ’‘

Core Principles of OOP 🌟
Encapsulation πŸ›‘οΈ
Encapsulation is the process of wrapping data (variables) and methods (functions) into a single unit, typically a class. It ensures data security by restricting direct access to some components.

Example:

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class BankAccount:
    def __init__(self, account_holder, balance):
        self.__balance = balance  # Private variable

    def deposit(self, amount):
        self.__balance += amount

    def get_balance(self):
        return self.__balance

account = BankAccount("Alice", 1000)
account.deposit(500)
print(account.get_balance())  # Outputs: 1500
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πŸ”‘ Key takeaway: Private variables and methods make your code secure.

Inheritance πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§
Inheritance allows a class (child) to inherit properties and methods from another class (parent). This promotes code reusability.

Example:

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class Vehicle:
    def move(self):
        print("Vehicle is moving")

class Car(Vehicle):
    def move(self):
        print("Car is moving faster")

my_car = Car()
my_car.move()  # Outputs: Car is moving faster
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πŸ”„ Key takeaway: Avoid repetitive code by extending functionality.

Polymorphism 🎭
Polymorphism means β€œmany forms.” It allows methods to perform different tasks based on the object that calls them.

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class Bird:
    def sound(self):
        print("Chirp chirp")

class Dog:
    def sound(self):
        print("Woof woof")

def make_sound(animal):
    animal.sound()

make_sound(Bird())  # Outputs: Chirp chirp
make_sound(Dog())   # Outputs: Woof woof
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✨ Key takeaway: Write flexible and dynamic code with polymorphism.

Abstraction 🎨
Abstraction hides implementation details and shows only the necessary features. It helps in reducing complexity.

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from abc import ABC, abstractmethod

class Shape(ABC):
    @abstractmethod
    def area(self):
        pass

class Circle(Shape):
    def __init__(self, radius):
        self.radius = radius

    def area(self):
        return 3.14 * self.radius ** 2

circle = Circle(5)
print(circle.area())  # Outputs: 78.5
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πŸ” Key takeaway: Focus on "what to do," not "how to do it."

Benefits of OOP 🌈
Modularity 🧩: Breaks down complex problems into smaller parts.
Reusability ♻️: Write once, use multiple times.
Security πŸ”’: Protects sensitive data.
Scalability πŸ“ˆ: Easily add or modify features.
Real-Life Analogy 🌏
Imagine a car πŸš—:

Encapsulation: The engine is hidden under the hood, and you control it using a steering wheel and pedals.
Inheritance: A sports car inherits features of a general car but adds speed and style.
Polymorphism: The horn of different vehicles sounds differently.
Abstraction: You drive a car without knowing the mechanics of how the engine works.

Conclusion πŸŽ‰
OOP is a powerful approach to structuring your code. Whether you are building a small application or a large enterprise system, mastering OOP principles will take your programming skills to the next level! πŸš€

Happy codingπŸš€βœŒοΈ

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