Python - Object-Oriented Programming - Public and Private

This video tutorial introduces the concept of encapsulation in object-oriented programming (OOP), using a TV example to illustrate how attributes and methods are bundled together and protected. It explains how encapsulation restricts direct access to attributes, preventing accidental modifications. The tutorial demonstrates how to define public and private attributes in Python, highlighting the use of single and double underscores to signal privacy. It concludes by discussing the limitations of making attributes private in Python and hints at using getter and setter methods for controlled access.

What happens when you try to access a private attribute from outside the class?

Explain the significance of using double leading underscores for attributes in Python.

Why is it important to validate the values assigned to attributes in a class?

What are getter and setter methods, and how do they relate to encapsulation?