What are instance methods in Python?

What are instance methods in Python?

Instance methods are functions defined inside a class that operate on instances of that class. They can access and modify object attributes.

Can you give me an example of an instance method?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

class Dog:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name

    def bark(self):
        return f'{self.name} says woof!'

my_dog = Dog('Buddy')
print(my_dog.bark())  # Output: Buddy says woof!```

What is the difference between instance methods and class methods?

Instance methods operate on an instance of the class and can access instance variables, while class methods operate on the class itself and use the @classmethod decorator.

Are there any special methods in Python classes?

Yes, there are special methods like __init__, __str__, and __repr__ that allow you to define how objects behave with built-in functions.