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__init__() is a special method in Python that automatically initializes an object’s attributes when a class object is created. It enhances code readability, saves time by avoiding manual value assignments, and supports object-oriented programming principles. The method uses 'self' to refer to the current object and allows for the creation of multiple instances with unique attributes.

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__init__() is a special method in Python that automatically initializes an object’s attributes when a class object is created. It enhances code readability, saves time by avoiding manual value assignments, and supports object-oriented programming principles. The method uses 'self' to refer to the current object and allows for the creation of multiple instances with unique attributes.

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The __init__() method in Python is a special method that runs automatically when an object

of a class is created. It is called the constructor because it is used to initialize (set up) the
object with some values.

Simple Explanation:

 When you create an object, Python automatically calls __init__().

 It helps to assign values to the object’s attributes at the time of creation.

 self is used to refer to the current object.

Example:

class Person:

def __init__(self, name, age):

self.name = name # Assigning value to the 'name' attribute

self.age = age # Assigning value to the 'age' attribute

def show_info(self):

print(f"My name is {self.name} and I am {self.age} years old.")

# Creating an object of the Person class

p1 = Person("Chhavi", 22)

p1.show_info() # Output: My name is Chhavi and I am 22 years old.

Why __init__() is Important:

1. Automatic Initialization:

o It runs automatically when an object is created, saving time and effort.

o Without __init__(), we would have to set values manually after creating an


object.

2. Defines Object Attributes:

o It helps define attributes (variables) specific to each object.

o Example: If you create multiple Person objects, each can have a different
name and age.
3. Improves Code Readability & Organization:

o Makes code cleaner by ensuring every object starts with valid data.

o Avoids writing extra lines of code to set values later.

4. Encapsulation & Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):

o Helps in implementing OOP concepts by binding data (attributes) with


objects.

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