Python's Magic Methods - Beyond __init__ and __str__ - Book

This book offers an in-depth exploration of Python's magic methods, examining the mechanics and applications that make these features essential to Python's design.

From customizing object construction and representation to enhancing object interaction, the book covers a wide variety of magic methods, giving readers deep insights into the flexibility and power they provide.

Through practical examples and clear explanations, the book shows how magic methods can change the way objects behave, making them more intuitive and integrated with Python's syntax and operations.

Readers will learn how to implement various magic methods, such as __call__ for callable objects, __enter__ and __exit__ for context management, and reflective methods like __hash__ and __dir__. By mastering these concepts, developers can create highly sophisticated data models and APIs that are both powerful and pleasant to use.

The book is a valuable resource for beginners and experienced Python developers, emphasizing that magic methods are not just syntactic sugar, but powerful tools that can significantly improve the functionality and performance of Python code when used correctly.

Includes full source code of all the examples.

Check sample Chapter at: https://leanpub.com/python-magic-methods