Object-Oriented Programming in Python Compared to Java

Java programmers making a move to Python often struggle with Python’s approach to object-oriented programming (OOP). The approach to working with objects, variable types, and other language capabilities taken by Python vs Java are quite different. It can make switching between both languages very confusing.

This is the first 4 lessons from our new course that compares and contrasts object-oriented programming support in Python vs Java. By the end, you’ll be able to apply your knowledge of object-oriented programming to Python, understand how to reinterpret your understanding of Java objects to Python, and use objects in a Pythonic way.

[grifo_-cyan]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for saving me lots of time!

[samur]

As someone who has background in Java looking to expand to python I was beyond thrilled to see that this video exists

[expansivegymnast]

This is the best. I was literally just reading the article hoping for a video.

[DerSiedler]

@Real Python: Where to find the second part of the video?

[arbash_]

literally one of the best i found on youtube

[aazizskills]

Very clear explanation. Fall in love with Real Python.

[brendanmoorhouse]

Very helpful! Wondering why you "don't recommend" changing a class attribute? Is this because doing so defeats the purpose of it being a class attribute and we are better off creating a non "static" attribute?

[blobo]

in java we can reassign specific attributes per object as well

[fa]

What would be the outcome if you would print car.Car.wheels at the end after assigning 6 for the wheels?