Python · Classes and objects

eq

Defines equality. Return NotImplemented for unrelated types so Python can try the other side.

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def __eq__(self, other):

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class Tag:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
    def __eq__(self, other):
        return isinstance(other, Tag) and other.name == self.name
print(Tag("css") == Tag("css"))

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