Python has a few important naming conventions that are based on using either a single or double underscore character (_). These conventions allow you to differentiate between public and non-public names in APIs, write safe classes for subclassing purposes, avoid name clashes, and more.
Following and respecting these conventions allows you to write code that looks Pythonic and consistent in the eyes of other Python developers. This skill is especially useful when you’re writing code that’s intended for other developers to work with.
In this video course, you’ll:
- Learn about Python naming conventions that rely on using underscores (
_) - Differentiate public and non-public names by using a single leading underscore
- Use double leading underscores to leverage name mangling in Python classes
- Explore other common uses of underscores in Python names
What’s Included:
- 20 Lessons
- Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
- 2 Downloadable Resources
- Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
- Interactive Quiz to Check Your Progress
- Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
- Certificate of Completion
Downloadable Resources:
