Methods | Intro to CS - Python | Khan Academy

A method is a function that belongs to an object. Learn how to use dot syntax to call a method on an object. Bundle data and behavior together by adding methods to a class definition. View the program used in this video at: https://www.khanacademy.org/python-program/bankaccount-class/5972780704710656 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 : data and behavior 00:20 : what is a method? 00:50 : why use methods? 01:31 : encapsulation 01:52 : defining a method 02:56 : calling a method 03:51 : mutator methods 04:29 : validating updates