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Difference between 'instance', 'class', and 'static' method visually explained (programming.dev)
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The difference in Python OOP between:

  • instance method
  • class method
  • static method

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[โ€“] 2 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Coming from C++, I initially thought it aggravating that you have to go self. everywhere when working with classes in Python. But I've conceded that it improves code-legibility, and now I'm going this-> everywhere when I'm back in C++.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 0 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    Another common naming convention in C++ is using an underscore as prefix for member variables: int _memberVariable{123};

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    My personal convention in C++ was to use an m prefix on member variables and a g for class variables.

    I guess in Python, I think of _ as equivalent to protected scope in C++ and __ (double underscore) as equivalent to private. Not a perfect analogy, but it works for me.

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