Sequence 11 — Programming Paradigms

Procedural review, Object-Oriented Programming and paradigm comparison. Object-oriented design directly informs NEA architecture. AQA 4.1.2.1–4.1.2.3.

Introduction to Programming Paradigms

  • Define a programming paradigm
  • Distinguish between imperative, declarative, procedural, object-oriented and functional programming
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Procedural Programming Revisited

  • Evaluate the strengths, limitations and applications of procedural programming
  • Compare it with alternative paradigms
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Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

  • Explain why OOP exists
  • Distinguish between classes and objects
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Classes, Objects, Attributes and Methods

  • Create classes containing attributes, methods and constructors in Python
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Encapsulation and Inheritance

  • Explain encapsulation and inheritance
  • Apply them appropriately within Python programs
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Polymorphism and Complete OOP Application

  • Explain polymorphism conceptually
  • Develop a complete object-oriented application using multiple classes
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