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How we can instantiate different python classes dynamically?

Rajendra Dharmkar
Updated on 16-Jun-2020 08:29:21

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To instantiate the python class, we need to get the class name first. This is achieved by following codedef get_class( kls ):     parts = kls.split('.')     module = ".".join(parts[:-1])     m = __import__( module )     for comp in parts[1:]:         m = getattr(m, comp)                     return mm is the classWe can instantiate this class as followsa = m() b = m(arg1, arg2) # passing args to the constructor

Explain Inheritance vs Instantiation for Python classes.

Akshitha Mote
Updated on 30-Apr-2025 16:33:09

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In Python, inheritance is the capability of one class to derive or inherit the properties from another class. The class that derives properties is called the derived class or child class, and the class from which the properties are being derived is called the base class or parent class. In other words, inheritance refers to defining a new class with little or no modification to an existing class. Following is the syntax of the inheritance - class A: #class A (base class) pass class ... Read More

How do I enumerate functions of a Python class?

Rajendra Dharmkar
Updated on 15-Jun-2020 11:58:49

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The following code prints the list of functions of the given class as followsExampleclass foo:     def __init__(self):         self.x = x     def bar(self):         pass     def baz(self):         pass print (type(foo)) import inspect print(inspect.getmembers(foo, predicate=inspect.ismethod))OutputThe output is  [('__init__', ), ('bar', ), ('baz', )]   

How to convert a string to a Python class object?

Akshitha Mote
Updated on 30-Apr-2025 17:25:37

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Let's understand the title: converting a string to a Python class means accessing a Python class using its name stored as a string, allowing dynamic creation of objects at runtime. In this article, we will discuss different ways to convert a string to a Python class object. Using globals() Function The globals() function is used to convert a string to a Python class object when a class is in global scope. class Bike: def start(self): print("Bike started!") class_name = "Bike" cls = globals()[class_name] # Convert string to class obj ... Read More

How I can create Python class from JSON object?

Rajendra Dharmkar
Updated on 16-Jun-2020 08:38:28

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We can use python-jsonschema-objects which is built on top of jsonschema.The python-jsonschema-objects provide an automatic class-based binding to JSON schemas for use in Python.We have a sample json schema as followsschema = '''{     "title": "Example Schema",     "type": "object",     "properties": {         "firstName": {             "type": "string"         },         "lastName": {             "type": "string"         },         "age": {             "description": "Age in years", ... Read More

How do I declare a global variable in Python class?

Akshitha Mote
Updated on 30-Apr-2025 17:50:03

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A global variable is a variable with global scope, meaning it is visible and accessible throughout the program. The collection of all global variables is known as the global environment or global scope of the program. The variables declared outside the function are, by default, global variables. We use the global keyword before a variable inside a function or method to indicate that we are referring to the global variable rather than creating a new local one. The following is the syntax to declare a global variable inside a function ... Read More

When are python classes and class attributes garbage collected?

Akshitha Mote
Updated on 29-May-2025 14:10:07

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In Python, a class is a collection of objects. It is the blueprint from which objects are being created. It is a logical entity that contains some attributes and methods. Following is an example of a Python class - class Tutorialspoint: print("Welcome to Tutorialspoint.") obj1 = Tutorialspoint() When are Python classes Garbage collected? In Python, the objects are eligible for garbage collection when the reference count of the object is zero. Similarly, the classes are garbage collected when no instances of the class have been created and it is no ... Read More

Would you recommend to define multiple Python classes in a single file?

Akshitha Mote
Updated on 11-Jun-2025 09:13:33

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Yes, it is recommended to define multiple Python classes in a single file. If we define one class per file, we may end up creating a large number of small files, which can be difficult to keep track of. Placing all the interrelated classes in a single file increases the readability of the code. If multiple classes are not interrelated, we can place them in different files (improves maintainability and scalability). What is a Python class? In Python, a class is a collection of objects. It is the blueprint from which objects are being created. It is a logical entity ... Read More

Is there any tool that can convert an XSD file to a Python class as JAXB does for Java?

Rajendra Dharmkar
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:21

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I would recommend generateDS for converting a XSD file to a Python class . In my opinion, it is a good tool for the said purpose.It (generatS) generates the Python class with all methods (setters and getters, export to XML, import from XML). It does a good job and works very well !.

How does class variables function in multi-inheritance Python classes?

Mote Akshitha
Updated on 24-Apr-2025 19:10:34

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In Python, when a class is derived from more than one super-class or base class, it is known as multiple inheritance. Following is the syntax of multiple inheritance in Python - class Super1: pass class Super2: pass class MultiDerived(Super1, Super2): pass Example ofMultiple Inheritance Let's understand multiple inheritance with the following example. Here, we have created two superclasses or base classes, i.e., Superclass1 and Superclass2, and the derived class is the child class. We then create an object Obj_1 of the child class to call its methods as ... Read More

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