Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure Game

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A fun introduction to object-oriented programming in Python

Object-oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on objects and data rather than actions and logic.

This online course will introduce you to the principles of object-oriented programming in Python, showing you how to create objects, functions, methods, and classes.

You’ll use what you learn to create your own text-based adventure game. You will have the chance to share your code with other learners, and see theirs.

If you’re an educator, you’ll also be able to develop ideas for using object-oriented programming in your classroom.

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Skip to 0 minutes and 3 seconds You move through the corridor into a dark kitchen. A skeleton springs from the shadows, holding a melon? Before you can draw your sword, the monster crushes you with the oversized fruit. And it’s game over. How can you write your own text-based adventure game like this using the programming language Python? You’ll explore classes, methods, and attributes. And you’ll learn about abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism. You’ll also take part in practical activities to extend existing classes and to create your own program. This four-week course contains peer-led discussions, trainer interaction, and feedback on your knowledge as you progress. You can learn whenever and wherever you want.

Skip to 0 minutes and 51 seconds So, whether you’re a teacher with students of your own or simply curious about Python, this course will help you take your first steps in object-oriented programming. Sign up now at rpf.io/oop

What topics will you cover?

Introduce the principles of object-oriented programming in Python.
Understand the difference between a function and an object.
Create objects, functions, methods, and classes.
Write a text-based adventure game.
Extending other people’s classes, including inheritance and polymorphism.
Share your code with other learners, and see theirs.
Develop ideas for using object-oriented programming in the classroom.

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Explore using objects in programming, and understand the difference between a function and an object.
Develop your understanding of how writing your own class allows you to combine functions and data.
Demonstrate extending other people’s classes, including inheritance and polymorphism.
Produce a module to apply your learning of object oriented programming.
Collaborate by sharing your code with other people.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for people who are already familiar with Python programming and want to learn a different programming paradigm, understand and use existing libraries more effectively, or create code which is useful to other people.

It will be particularly useful for educators and students of a post-16 qualification.

What software or tools do you need?

Python 3

What do people say about this course?

"Best short course I've done. I've learnt programming concepts I've struggled with previously without even trying."

Charlie Plumley

"This was such a simple and informative course, I learnt things that I was previously confused about. I'm not an expert but I am proud to say that I now know so much more than before I started this course."

Alliyah A.

Who will you learn with?

Laura Sach

Laura creates and maintains Raspberry Pi educational resources. Aside from computers, she loves cats, cakes, board games and making jam.

Martin O'Hanlon

I love technology and creating projects and learning resources for Raspberry Pi. As a child I wanted to be either a computer scientist, astronaut or snowboard instructor.

Who developed the course?

Raspberry Pi Foundation

The Raspberry Pi Foundation works to put the power of digital making into the hands of people all over the world, so they are capable of understanding and shaping our increasingly digital world.

National Centre for Computing Education

This course is part of the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE). Funded by the Department for Education and partners, we aim to change the way computing is taught in schools across England, and enable more young people to benefit from studying this important subject.

If you are a teacher in England you can get free upgraded access to this course, and use it towards NCCE certification. To do this, you must join the course through the Teach Computing website

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