Python Classes and Objects

Classes and objects are fundamental concepts in object-oriented programming (OOP). Python, being an object-oriented language, allows you to create and use classes and objects to model real-world entities and their interactions.


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What are Classes and Objects?

  • Class: A class is a blueprint for creating objects. It defines a set of attributes and methods that the objects created from the class will have.
  • Object: An object is an instance of a class. It is created using the class definition and can have its own unique values for the attributes defined by the class.




Creating a Class

To create a class in Python, you use the class keyword followed by the class name and a colon:




The __init__ Method

The __init__ method is a special method that is called when an object is instantiated. It initializes the object’s attributes.




Creating an Object

To create an object, you call the class using its name and pass any arguments required by the __init__ method:




Instance Methods

Instance methods are functions defined within a class that operate on instances of the class. They can access and modify the attributes of the class.




Python Classes and Objects Example

Example: Dog Class




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