Prep 2: Object-Oriented Programming

This prep will introduce you to writing your own classes in Python. When you have completed it, you will be able to:

• understand the concept of an instance attribute
• understand an initializer’s header, and call the initializer correctly
• implement a method, using self correctly
• write a simple class from start to finish

Readings to complete

• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Comprehension questions

Complete the Prep 2 quiz: Object-Oriented Programming on Quercus.

Synthesize (submit on MarkUs)

This week’s programming exercise will have you write a simple class. Please find our detailed instructions in the handout and the starter code, which you should save to your prep2 folder.

• handout
• starter code
• sample tests

When you’re done, submit your code on MarkUs. You can submit as many times as you like before the prep deadline; only your most recent submission before the deadline will be graded.

Please read the syllabus regarding lateness policies.