Python · Classes and objects

@classmethod

Receives the class instead of the instance. Common for alternative constructors.

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@classmethod

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class User:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
    @classmethod
    def anonymous(cls):
        return cls("Anonymous")
print(User.anonymous().name)

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