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Python Object-Oriented Python Advanced Objects Math

Euenlee Tan
Euenlee Tan
2,165 Points
Posted by Euenlee Tan
Euenlee Tan
2,165 Points

Why do we have to learn all these magic methods?

I do understand the usage of dunder init, as you tell the system what inputs to expect. But why do we have to know add, or str or radd or iadd?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,198 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,198 Points

Depending on the purpose of your class, you might not need all (or any) of those methods, but they will be important if you want to create objects that can be printed or that you can perform math on.