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Python

Posted by Kaytlynn Ransom
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Kaytlynn Ransom
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 11,409 Points

Is it ever acceptable to not create an __init__ method in a Python class?

When, if ever, would it be okay to create a Python class without an init method? Is it considered poor code design to ever have a class without the init, or are there situations when it can be a good implementation choice?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points

If your class doesn't need to set up an initial state, it's quite normal to not define an __init__ method. Examples would include classes that contain only methods, or where any internal data will be added by calling methods.