This article explores the ins and outs of working with methods and functions in classes in Python. Specifically, we delve into the important concepts of the class constructor (or __init__ method), abstract class methods, and the difference between class methods and static methods. So if you're looking to elevate your understanding of functions in a class, read on!

Mastering the Python Class Constructor

We can define functions in a class, known as methods. The class constructor or __init__ method is a special method that is called when an object of the class is created. It is used to initialize the instance variables of a class.

An abstract class method is a method that is declared but contains no implementation. It is used as a template for other methods that are defined in a subclass.

A class method is a method that is bound to the class and not the instance of the class. It can be accessed using the class name.

A static method is a method that is bound to the class and not the instance of the class. It does not take any argument like self or cls.