Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

The Magic of "Self" - How Python Inserts "Self" into Methods

PyCon US via YouTube

Start learning Write review
Corporate Finance Institute Ad

Finance Certifications Goldman Sachs and Amazon Teams Trust

Learn More → University of the People Ad

Earn Your Business Degree, Tuition-Free, 100% Online!

Learn More →

Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off
One Coursera Plus subscription covers most Professional Certificates on Coursera.
Unlock All Certificates
This talk informally explains how Python descriptors power the automatic insertion of `self` into methods. It is aimed at advanced beginners and intermediate Python developers curious about the language’s data model.

Syllabus

Introduction
About me
The basics
Defining a class with methods
What are descriptors
Implementing a descriptor
decorators
Summary
Conclusion

Taught by

PyCon US

Reviews

Start your review of The Magic of "Self" - How Python Inserts "Self" into Methods

Start learning

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Sign up for free
Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.