Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects
Completed by Shang-Rou Hsieh
January 17, 2026
11 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Define and use custom functions to improve code readability
When and how to use recursion instead of iteration
Create and modify custom objects
Skills you will gain
- Category: Computer Science
- Category: Programming Principles
- Category: Python Programming
- Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Category: Computer Programming
- Category: Object Oriented Design

