self Keyword
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self Keyword
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Complete Mini Example
self Keyword
7. self Keyword
In Python, self refers to the current object and is used to access instance data and methods. It is not a keyword enforced by the language, but it is the standard convention used in Python classes.
Syntax
class Demo:
def show(self):
print("method called")
Example
class Demo:
def __init__(self, value):
self.value = value
def show(self):
print(self.value)
obj = Demo(100)
obj.show()
Output
100
Example
Executing...
❌ Error:
✅ Output:
// Click Run ▶ to execute
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