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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What you'll learn

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.

Table of contents

Course Overview
1min
Introduction
14mins
Identifying Classes from Requirements
17mins
Building Entity Classes
31mins
Building Entity Classes - Methods
15mins
Separation of Responsibilities
17mins
Establishing Relationships
29mins
Leveraging Reuse through Inheritance
28mins
Building Reusable Components
24mins
Understanding Interfaces
24mins
Final Words and Next Steps
6mins

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

Deborah Kurata is a software developer, YouTube content creator, consultant, conference speaker, and Pluralsight author. Her courses include: Angular: Getting Started, Angular Routing, and Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals in C#. For her work in support of software developers, she has been recognized with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award, and is a Google Developer Expert (GDE).

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