How do I implement method overloading in Python?

How do I implement method overloading in Python?

In Python, method overloading is not supported directly like in some other languages. However, you can achieve similar functionality using default arguments or variable-length arguments.

Can you give me an example of using default arguments for method overloading?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

class Example:
    def greet(self, name=None):
        if name:
            return f'Hello, {name}!'
        return 'Hello!'

In this case, greet can be called with or without a name.

What about using variable-length arguments?

You can use *args and **kwargs to handle variable-length arguments. Here's an example:

def add(*args):
    return sum(args)

This function can take any number of arguments and will return their sum.

Are there any limitations to this approach?

Yes, while this approach works, it can make your code less clear. It's important to document your functions well to avoid confusion.