Classes and objects | Intro to CS - Python | Khan Academy

Write a class definition to define the template for a new data type, and then call the class to instantiate objects of that type. Trace how Python uses the __init__() method to initialize an object's attributes at the time it's created. View the program used in this video at: https://www.khanacademy.org/python-program/shellguy/6641834622828544 Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now with our Intro to Computer Science - Python course! Course link: https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/intro-to-python-fundamentals/x5279a44ae0ab15d6:building-software-with-classes Course playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDkbhG0sDW0b-VZXykEIAe5 Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 : why use classes? 00:56 : what is a class? 01:47 : class definition syntax 02:06 : instantiating an object 03:06 : initializing attributes 04:20 : __init__() method 05:30 : self parameter 06:18 : passing arguments to __init__() 07:16 : summary