- Published on May 4, 2021
- In Deep Tech
Complete Guide to Python Metaclasses
Python metaclasses is an abstruse OOP concept that lurks behind basically all Python code, it can be used to modify the behaviour of classes.
- By Aditya Singh
Metaprogramming refers to a programming technique that enables you to write code that can manipulate code. We’ve already discussed one form of metaprogramming supported by Python: decorators; this article will cover Python metaclasses. Before understanding metaclasses, you need to master classes in Python. I recommend reading these articles before continuing –
Object-Oriented Programming with PythonStep-by-Step Introduction to Python Decorators
Borrowed from Smalltalk, Python has an odd idea of classes. Generally, classes are pieces of code that can be used to create objects. This is true for Python too, however, in Python, classes are objects too. Yes, objects. Everything in Python is an object, even classes.
a = 42
print(a.__class__)
print(a.__class__.__class__)
<type 'int'>
<type 'type'>
def func(): pass
print(func.__class__)
print(func.__class__.__class__)
<type 'function'>
<type 'type'>
class XYZ(object): pass
x = XYZ()
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Aditya Singh
A machine learning enthusiast with a knack for finding patterns. In my free time, I like to delve into the world of non-fiction books and video essays.
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