Hey everyone! I’ve been coding for about 4 years now, but I still feel like I’m missing some key parts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). I can write basic programs, but when it comes to really using OOP principles, I get a bit lost.
I’m wondering if anyone knows of any good resources or courses that can help me level up my OOP skills. I’m open to online courses, books, or even YouTube series - anything that’s helped you understand OOP better.
Also, I’m curious about how you all learned OOP. Did you pick it up on the job, or did you use specific resources? Any tips for someone trying to get a better handle on these concepts?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Hey there! 
I totally get where you’re coming from with OOP. It can be a real brain-bender at first, right?
Have you tried any coding challenges or platforms like HackerRank or LeetCode? They’ve got some cool OOP-focused problems that really made things click for me. Plus, it’s kinda fun to solve puzzles while learning!
Oh, and speaking of fun - ever heard of ‘Object-Oriented Reengineering Patterns’? It’s this book that takes a different approach, looking at how to apply OOP to existing systems. Might give you a fresh perspective!
What language are you most comfortable with? Sometimes diving deep into language-specific OOP features can help the general concepts make more sense. Like, if you’re into Python, exploring its ‘dunder’ methods can be eye-opening!
Keep us posted on your OOP journey, yeah? It’d be awesome to hear what ends up working best for you!
I’d recommend checking out the ‘Head First Design Patterns’ book. It’s an oldie but a goodie that really helped solidify OOP concepts for me. The examples are in Java, but the principles apply across languages.
For a more interactive approach, Coursera’s ‘Object Oriented Programming in Java’ specialization is excellent. It’s a bit time-intensive, but it covers everything from basics to advanced topics.
Personally, I learned OOP through a combination of university courses and on-the-job experience. The key for me was working on larger projects where I could see how OOP principles made the code more maintainable and scalable.
One tip: try refactoring some of your existing projects using OOP principles. It’s a great way to see the benefits firsthand and reinforce the concepts in a practical context.
yo check out freecodecamp on youtube! they got sum sick OOP vids that helped me tons. also, try building small projects n apply OOP concepts as u go. thats how i learned best. keep at it n youll get there!