complex() — Advanced Playground

Creates a complex number (e.g. 3+4j)

Python Playground

# complex() - implementing the protocol
class Custom:
    def __complex__(self):
        return "custom result"

obj = Custom()
print(complex(obj))

Output

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Understanding the dunder methods that complex() calls helps you customize behavior for your own classes.

Try modifying the code above to explore different behaviors. Can you extend the example to handle a new use case?