What are special methods in Python?

What are special methods in Python?

Special methods in Python, also known as magic methods, are predefined methods that you can use to customize the behavior of your classes.

Can you give me some examples of special methods?

Sure! Common examples include __init__ for object initialization, __str__ for string representation, and __add__ for addition.

How do I implement the __str__ method?

You can implement the __str__ method in your class to return a string representation of the object. For example:

class MyClass:
    def __str__(self):
        return 'This is MyClass instance.'

What happens if I don't implement these methods?

If you don't implement special methods, Python will use default behaviors, which may not be suitable for your class's needs.