what is the SELF object in python ?

Question

why do we use the self object in every function definition.

Answer 1

self object is an instance of the class you are in. It's usefull when for example your class has a variable named test and the constructor receives a parameter called test too. The only way to distinguish these 2 things is to use self when you refer to the class member and nothing when you refer to the parameter.

Answer 2

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