What are the differences between properties and attributes in Python?

What are the differences between properties and attributes in Python?

In Python, attributes are variables that belong to an object, while properties are a special kind of attribute that provide a way to manage the access to an attribute.

Can you give me an example of each?

Sure! An attribute can be defined like this: self.name = 'John'. A property, on the other hand, is defined using the @property decorator, like this:

class Person:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self._name = name

    @property
    def name(self):
        return self._name

Why would I use properties instead of just attributes?

Properties allow you to add logic when getting or setting a value, which can help with validation or encapsulation.