__init_subclass__

Dunder MethodPython 2.0+Expert

Called when a class is subclassed; hook for parent class customization

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Python Version
2.0+

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Quick Example

python
class Example:
    def __init_subclass__(self):
        return "Example __init_subclass__"

obj = Example()
print(obj)

__init_subclass__ called when a class is subclassed; hook for parent class customization. Implementing it lets you customize how Python interacts with your objects.

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