A class in Python

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A class in Python is a blueprint for creating objects. Classes encapsulate data and functions into a single logical unit. The data elements in a class (variables) are referred to as attributes, and the functions are called methods. Objects are instances of classes, each with its own distinct attributes and methods.

Example: Defining and Using a Class in Python

Let’s define a simple class named Car that represents a car. It will have attributes to store its make, model, and year, and a method to display this information.

class Car:
    def __init__(self, make, model, year):
        self.make = make
        self.model = model
        self.year = year
    
    def display_info(self):
        print(f"Car Information: {self.year} {self.make} {self.model}")

# Creating an instance of the Car class
my_car = Car("Toyota", "Corolla", 2021)

# Accessing attributes
print(my_car.make)  # Output: Toyota
print(my_car.model)  # Output: Corolla
print(my_car.year)  # Output: 2021

# Calling a method of the class
my_car.display_info()  # Output: Car Information: 2021 Toyota Corolla

In this example:

• Car is the class that models the concept of a car.
• __init__ is a special method called a constructor. It's called when a new instance of the class is created, initializing the…