[issue30466] Tutorial doesn't explain the use of classes

[Trey Hunner]

New submission from Trey Hunner:

The tutorial page for classes starts with "Compared with other programming languages".

While object-oriented programming and classes are popular in many programming languages, not everyone learning about Python's classes is familiar with the concept.  I teach both new programmers and programmers who have heard of object-oriented programming but never created a class before.

I think the first paragraph on this page should be a brief explanation of the use of classes.  It may also be a good idea to have a "Why classes?" section explaining the uses of classes in more detail.

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assignee: docs at python
components: Documentation
messages: 294409
nosy: docs at python, trey
priority: normal
severity: normal
status: open
title: Tutorial doesn't explain the use of classes
type: enhancement
versions: Python 3.6, Python 3.7

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