480_Class_Methods.ipynb

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    "# Class Methods\n",
    "\n",
    "Methods in a class are almost identical to a function, with one key difference: in a class a function (method) will always take `self` as it's first argument. Think of it as \"`self` connects the method to the clss\". \n",
    "\n",
    "Inside of method you don't necessarily need to pass every argument in. You can use `self.attribute_name` to get a variable that exists inside the entire Class. It's a shortcut way to accessing variables that should only live inside the Class you're working with."
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    "class MyClass:\n",
    "    course = \"Python for Everybody\"\n",
    "    \n",
    "    def __init__(self, students):\n",
    "        self.students = students\n",
    "        \n",
    "    def get_total_students(self):\n",
    "        print(f\"The total students is: {self.students}\")\n",
    "    \n",
    "    def add_student(self):\n",
    "        self.students = self.students + 1\n",
    "        print(\"New total is\", self.students)\n",
    "    \n",
    "    def thing(self, param1=\"Thing\"):\n",
    "        print(param1)"
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    "my_class = MyClass(100_000)"
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      "Something else\n"
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      "The total students is: 100000\n"
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      "New total is 100006\n"
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    "my_class.add_student()"
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