Everything About Python - What is an Object?

In object-oriented programming, an object is an instance that has the attributes (data) and methods (functions) defined by a class, which serves as a program's blueprint.

In simple terms, an object is created based on the blueprint provided by a class.

Python follows the philosophy of "Everything is an object".

Numbers, strings, functions, classes, and almost everything used in Python are considered objects.

As a result, variables, functions, classes, and all elements have their own attributes and methods as objects.

• Attributes: These represent the characteristics or state of an object. For example, a Dog object might have attributes such as name, age, and breed.

• Methods: These define the actions or behaviors that an object can perform. For instance, a Dog object might include methods such as bark() or run() to represent those behaviors.

In the next lesson, we will explore concrete examples of classes and objects (instances).