Learn to control the way that objects interact with the Python language syntax and built-in functions.

Magic methods allow user-defined objects to behave more like built-in objects. They allow objects to interact with the runtime and language syntax in a more Pythonic manner. This lab covers commonly used magic methods through hands-on learning.

Learning Objectives:

• Cover common magic methods:
  • __init__
  • __str__
  • __int__
  • __float__
  • __repr__
  • __eq__
  • __lt__
  • __gt__
  • __le__
  • __ge__
  • __bool__
  • __len__

Prerequisites:

• Familiar with:

  • Classes
  • Methods
  • Callables

• Proficient with:

  • The Python runtime
  • The Python language syntax