Object Initialization
Explore two main ways to initialize objects in Python classes: through the __init__ constructor method and the set_data method. Understand how __init__ guarantees object initialization at creation, while set_data allows modifying existing objects. This lesson clarifies object memory allocation, default parameter use, and the role of the __del__ destructor method to manage cleanup.
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There are two ways to initialize an object:
- Method 1: Using methods like
set_data() - Method 2: Using the special method
__init__()
Method 1
The set_data() method sets up instance data with the values that it receives. The benefit of this method is that the data remains protected from manipulation from outside the class.