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Table of Contents

  • Getting to Know the .__dict__ Attribute in Python
    • The .__dict__ Class Attribute
    • The .__dict__ Instance Attribute
    • The .__dict__ Attribute in Functions
    • The .__dict__ Attribute in Other Objects
  • Inspecting .__dict__ With the Built-in vars() Function
  • Manipulating Attributes With .__dict__
    • Accessing Existing Attributes
    • Modifying Existing Attributes
    • Adding New Attributes Dynamically
    • Deleting Attributes
  • Comparing .__dict__ With Other Attribute Manipulation Tools
  • Exploring .__dict__ in Inheritance
    • Class .__dict__ in Inheritance
    • Instance .__dict__ in Inheritance
  • Using .__dict__ in Practice
    • Memoizing Data in Functions
    • Introspecting and Debugging Code
    • Serializing Data to JSON Format
    • Customizing Access, Mutation, and Deletion
    • Writing Robust Descriptors
  • Conclusion
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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