Hello, fellow learners! Welcome to Day 16 of our 100-day Python learning journey. Today, we’re unraveling the intriguing concept of Python Polymorphism, a fundamental feature of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Whether you’re just starting or have some coding experience, get ready to dive into the world of polymorphism with examples that progress from simple to more complex.
Polymorphism is a key concept in object-oriented programming that allows objects to take on multiple forms. In this article, I’ll cover the fundamentals of polymorphism in Python and include examples ranging from simple to more complex.
Polymorphism Basics
At a high level, polymorphism refers to a coding pattern in which objects or functions can behave differently based on context. In Python, two major ways this occurs are:
1. Functions accepting objects of different types
A simple Python function can operate on multiple data types as long as the types are compatible: