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Class and Instance Variables

Explore the concepts of class and instance variables in Python's object-oriented programming. Understand how class variables are shared among all instances while instance variables are unique to each object. This lesson helps you learn proper usage to avoid common mistakes and leverage these variables effectively.

In Python, properties can be defined into two parts:

  • Class variables
  • Instance variables

Definitions

Class variables

The class variables are shared by all instances or objects of the classes. A change in the class variable will change the value of that property in all the objects of the class.

Instance variables

The instance variables are unique to each instance or object of the class. A change in the ...