Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals in C#

By Deborah Kurata
This course takes you, step by step, through the principles and practices of object-oriented programming (OOP). The course provides you with the firm foundation in OOP that you need to progress to intermediate-level C# courses.
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(3023)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Mar 11, 2019
Duration
3h 26m
Table of contents
Course Overview
Course Overview 1m
Introduction
Introduction 2m Object != Class 3m Terms in Context 3m What Is Object-oriented Programming? 2m Get the Most from This Course 2m Course Outline 2m
Identifying Classes from Requirements
Introduction 2m Analyze the Business Problem 2m Start with the Nouns 1m Define Appropriate Members 2m Consider Time 2m Abstraction 2m Encapsulation 4m Summary 2m
Building Entity Classes
Introduction 1m Layering the Application 2m Building the Business Logic Layer Component 2m Building a Class: Properties 5m Using Snippets 3m Testing the Class 2m Testing the Class: Valid Values 5m Testing the Class: Invalid Values 2m Working with Objects 2m Objects Are Reference Types 2m Static Modifier 2m Checklists and Summary 3m
Building Entity Classes - Methods
Introduction 1m Building a Class: Methods 2m Testing the Methods 2m Terms 3m Building a Class: Constructors 2m Building the Remaining Classes 3m Checklists and Summary 2m
Separation of Responsibilities
Introduction 1m Separation of Concerns 3m Revisiting the Class Diagram 3m Building the Address Class 1m Building a Repository Class 1m Testing a Repository Class 3m Building the Remaining Repositories 2m Checklists and Summary 3m
Establishing Relationships
Introduction 3m Defining the Relationships 2m Types of Relationships 2m Collaboration 2m Composition 1m Composition: References 3m Populating the Referenced Objects 3m Testing a Composition Relationship 3m Composition: Ids 3m Inheritance 4m Checklists and Summary 3m
Leveraging Reuse through Inheritance
Introduction 3m Secrets of Reuse 1m The .NET Object Class 4m Overriding Base Class Functionality 3m Polymorphism 2m Building a Base Class 3m Demo: Building a Base Class 5m Preparing Overridable Base Class Members 4m Checklists and Summary 3m
Building Reusable Components
Introduction 3m Scenario 3m Building a Reusable Component 2m Testing the Reusable Component 4m Using the Reusable Component 2m Static Classes 3m Extension Methods 4m Static Method vs. Extension Method 1m Checklists and Summary 2m
Understanding Interfaces
Introduction 2m Class Interface 3m Interface Metaphors 2m Setting up the Demo 4m Defining an Interface 3m Implementing an Interface 3m Interface-based Polymorphism 5m Checklists and Summary 2m
Final Words and Next Steps
Introduction 1m Recap 4m Next Steps 1m
Description
Course info
Rating
(3023)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Mar 11, 2019
Duration
3h 26m
Description

This course takes you through the principles and practices of object-oriented programming (OOP). The course provides you with the firm foundation in OOP that you need to progress to intermediate-level C# courses. It begins by showing you how to turn a set of words into a set of well-defined and related classes. Through demonstrations, it teaches you key object-oriented concepts such as abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces.

Course FAQ
Course FAQ
What is Object-oriented programming (OOP)?

Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a type of computer programming using "objects" to represent data and methods. It is juxtaposed with "procedural programming".

What are the advantages of object-oriented programming?

The biggest advantage of OOP is the ability to create modules that don't need to be altered when a new type of object is added. Objects can inherit features from existing objects, so object-oriented programs are much easier to modify.

What are some of the most prominent object-oriented programming languages?

OOP languages include, but are not limited to:

  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • C#
  • Ruby
  • Java
  • C++
  • PHP
What are the 4 basic principles of OOP?

The 4 basics of OOP are encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism. We will go over these in detail in the course, but for now, just know that these are what differentiates object-oriented programming from other types of programming.

Are there prerequisites for this course?

Before starting this course you should be familiar with basic C# syntax and have some experience with Visual Studio.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn the fundamental practices and principles of object-oriented programming through:

  • Identifying classes from requirements
  • Building entity classes and methods
  • Separation of responsibilities
  • Establishing relationships
  • The concepts of Inheritance and Polymorphism
  • Building reusable components
  • Understanding interfaces
  • Abstraction and encapsulation
  • Much more
Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming (OOP). Anyone who wants to better leverage the features of C# or other OOP languages should take this course.

About the author
Deborah Kurata
About the author

Deborah Kurata is a software developer, consultant, Pluralsight author, Google Developer Expert (GDE), and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Follow her on twitter: @deborahkurata

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Course Overview
Hello. My name is Deborah Kurata, and I'd like to welcome you to my course, Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals in C#. This course takes you on a journey through the principles, practices, and terminology of object-oriented programming. Along the way, we'll build a sample application with unit tests so you can code along or use it as a reference for your own development. Some of the major topics that we cover include identifying classes from requirements, separating responsibilities for focused classes, defining relationships between classes, and leveraging reuse through inheritance, interfaces, and polymorphism. By the end of this course, you'll know more about object-oriented concepts so you can better leverage the features of C# to build well-crafted and testable applications. Before beginning this course, you should be familiar with basic C# syntax and have some experience with Visual Studio. I hope you'll join me on this journey to learn object-oriented programming in C#, at Pluralsight.

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