Classes
Objects and errors6 min readLesson 1 of 3
A class bundles data with the functions that act on it.
python
class Student:
def __init__(self, name, score):
self.name = name
self.score = score
def passed(self):
return self.score >= 60
ada = Student("Ada", 92)
ada.passed() # True__init__ sets up a new instance; self is that instance. Methods are called on the instance, so self is passed for you.
Special methods hook into the language itself:
python
def __repr__(self):
return f"Student({self.name!r}, {self.score})"__repr__ is the debugging view and what you see in the REPL. Write it for every class you plan to print.
Prefer a plain function or a dictionary until the data and behaviour really belong together.