Python super() Function

Use the super() Function

Python also has a super() function that will make the child class inherit all the methods and properties from its parent:

Example

class Student(Person):
def __init__(self, fname, lname):
super().__init__(fname, lname)

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By using the super() function, you do not have to use the name of the parent element, it will automatically inherit the methods and properties from its parent.

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Python super() Function

Use the super() Function

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