Advanced Python: Metaclasses
By Ilija Lazarevic
Metaclasses in Python are a relatively advanced topic, often overlooked by many developers. This article delves deep into metaclasses, explaining their significance and how they operate in the Python ecosystem. The author likens metaclasses to Atlas, suggesting that just as Atlas holds up the heavens, metaclasses uphold classes. The article emphasizes that while classes in Python are templates for creating objects, they are objects themselves. This realization leads to intriguing questions about the nature of objects and classes in Python. The article also touches upon the __new__ and __init__ methods, explaining their roles in object instantiation. Furthermore, the concept of metaclasses is explored, highlighting how they can be used to modify the process of class object creation.
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