Python · Classes and objects

init

The initialiser called after an instance is created. Set attributes here.

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Syntax

def __init__(self, …):

Example

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class Counter:
    def __init__(self):
        self.value = 0
    def add(self):
        self.value += 1
c = Counter()
c.add()
print(c.value)

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