What are object methods in Python?

What are object methods in Python?

Object methods in Python are functions defined within a class that operate on instances of that class.

Can you give me an example of an object method?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

class Dog:
    def bark(self):
        return 'Woof!'

my_dog = Dog()
print(my_dog.bark())  # Output: Woof!`

How do I define an object method that takes parameters?

You can define an object method with parameters like this:

class Dog:
    def greet(self, name):
        return f'Woof! Hello, {name}!'

my_dog = Dog()
print(my_dog.greet('Alice'))  # Output: Woof! Hello, Alice!`

What is the difference between instance methods and class methods?

Instance methods operate on an instance of the class, while class methods operate on the class itself and are defined with a @classmethod decorator.