class

KeywordPython 2.0+Beginner

Defines a new class (blueprint for creating objects)

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Python Version
2.0+

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class Dog:
    def __init__(self, name, breed):
        self.name = name
        self.breed = breed

    def bark(self):
        return f"{self.name} says Woof!"

dog = Dog("Rex", "Labrador")
print(dog.bark())
print(dog.name)
print(dog.breed)

A class bundles data (attributes) and behavior (methods) together. __init__ runs when you create a new instance.

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def
Keyword
Defines a new function or method
__init__
Dunder Method
Constructor; called when a new instance is created to initialize its attributes
super()
Built-in Function
Returns a proxy object that delegates calls to a parent class