Python __init__ and self Explained: Initialize an Object | Advanced Python Lesson 61

Learn what _init_ and self do in a Python class: how a new object gets its starting values, how self points to the current instance and how to validate initial state. Lesson 3 of Object-Oriented Python (lesson 61 of the Advanced Python playlist). One running example, a student management application, built with real Python code that was run and checked. In this lesson: The initialization problem Introduce initialization Trace self with two instances Parameter versus attribute Missing arguments and defaults Validate initial state Practice and recap CHAPTERS 0:00 The initialization problem 0:53 Introduce initialization 2:13 Trace self with two instances 3:09 Parameter versus attribute 4:31 Missing arguments and defaults 5:28 Validate initial state 6:50 Practice and recap Next: lesson 62 of this course. New to Python? Start with the beginner course, Python from First Principles:    • Python from First Principles   Full Advanced Python playlist:    • Advanced Python   New to the channel? Watch the intro first:    • How to Switch to Tech From a Non-Tech Back...   If this helped, subscribe so you do not miss the next lesson. From Tekotive. More lessons:    / @tekotive   #python #pythonoop #objectorientedprogramming