Module 1 of 3 in Object-Oriented Programming Learning Path

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Oct 17 2023, Swift 5.9, iOS 17, Xcode 15
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This module establishes a solid understanding of OOP’s core principles, including encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance and polymorphism. By Audrey Tam.

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Beginner level
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59 mins
CONTENT
4 lessons
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Module outcomes

  • Analyze a problem domain
  • Identify key entities and their relationships
  • Design a basic object model using appropriate OOP principles

Covered concepts

  • Basic Principles of Object-Oriented Programming
  • Structs and Classes
  • Inheritance and Polymorphism
  • Protocols / Interfaces

Module content

1
Basics of Object-Oriented Programming Lesson (21 mins)

Learn the basic principles of object-oriented programming(OOP): encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance and polymorphism.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 3 mins
Instruction Reading · 9 mins
Demo Video · 10 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Basics of Object-Oriented Programming 12 questions
2
Classes & Structs Lesson (16 mins)

Learn how to define structs and classes to model your app’s data, along with some of the differences between these two custom types.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Instruction Reading · 3 mins
Demo Video · 11 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Structs & Classes 11 questions
3
Inheritance & Polymorphism Lesson (8 mins)

Learn how inheritance and polymorphism enable you to create flexible, reusable code. Create a subclass, define its init method and override an inherited method.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Instruction Reading · 2 mins
Demo Video · 4 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Inheritance & Polymorphism 12 questions
4
Protocols & Interfaces Lesson (14 mins)

Swift protocols enable you to model behavior that isn’t connected to inheritance. Learn how to make a data type conform to a protocol and create your own protocol for museum objects that are on display.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Instruction Reading · 5 mins
Demo Video · 7 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Introduction to Protocols 12 questions

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