Python super() Function

Example

Create a class that will inherit all the methods and properties from another class:

class Parent:
def __init__(self, txt):
    self.message = txt

def printmessage(self):
    print(self.message)

class Child(Parent):
def __init__(self, txt):
    super().__init__(txt)

x = Child("Hello, and welcome!")

x.printmessage()

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Definition and Usage

The super() function is used to give access to methods and properties of a parent or sibling class.

The super() function returns an object that represents the parent class.

Syntax

super()

Parameter Values

No parameters

❮ Built-in Functions