Python self Parameter

Python self Parameter

The self parameter is a reference to the current instance of the class, and is used to access variables that belong to the class.

What is self?

self is not a keyword in Python, but it's a convention. It refers to the instance of the class:

class Person:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
    
    def introduce(self):
        return f"My name is {self.name}"

person = Person("John")
print(person.introduce())

Why self is Important

Without self, you cannot access instance variables or methods:

class Person:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name  # Instance variable
    
    def get_name(self):
        return self.name  # Accessing instance variable