Magic methods in Python (also called dunder methods, because they begin and end with double underscores like __init__) are special methods that enable the behavior of built-in operations such as object construction, representation, arithmetic operations, comparisons, and more.
- They allow developers to define or customize how objects of a class behave when used with standard Python syntax.
Commonly Used Magic Methods:
Benefits of Magic Methods:
- Enable operator overloading.
- Allow custom object behavior.
- Make classes behave more like built-in types.
- Improve readability and intuitiveness of code.
Use Case Examples:
- Creating classes that work like lists or dictionaries.
- Building custom data types with arithmetic operations.
- Enhancing debugging and logging using repr.
- Defining behavior for sorting and comparison in custom classes.
