Dunder methods in Python not only helps in operator overloading, but it gives the power to instantiate a class however we want (talking about new method).
In my opinion, most important “Dunder” or “Magic” methods that everyone should consider while building a class are:
✔ new
✔ repr
✔ getattr and setattr
✔ iter and next
✔ enter and exit
What are some of your most commonly used dunder methods that you consider while designing a class ?
Top comments (2)
It all depends on the class, which should always be designed around its data. Think about the qualities of that data:
__str__and__repr__).__iter__and__next__).__eq__,__lt__,__le__).__add__,__mul__, and similar math operators).__hash__,__getattr__and__setattr__to make effectively immutable, also make comparable).__enter__and__exit__)__getdata__and__setdata__)The list goes on. but you get the idea.
Right, it depends on the use case, and fortunately or unfortunately (don't know 😅) but I have used these the most.
Thanks for such an insightful information. I will make sure to ask the right questions 😁✌🏻