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Difference between 'instance', 'class', and 'static' method visually explained

4 months ago by bterwijn to c/python

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tunetardis 2 points 4 months ago

Coming from C++, I initially thought it aggravating that you have to go self. everywhere when working with classes in Python. But I've conceded that it improves code-legibility, and now I'm going this-> everywhere when I'm back in C++.

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bterwijn 0 points 4 months ago

Another common naming convention in C++ is using an underscore as prefix for member variables: int _memberVariable{123};

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tunetardis 1 point 4 months ago

My personal convention in C++ was to use an m prefix on member variables and a g for class variables.

I guess in Python, I think of _ as equivalent to protected scope in C++ and __ (double underscore) as equivalent to private. Not a perfect analogy, but it works for me.

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aion 2 points 4 months ago

Just don't use double underscores in C++, identifiers containing double underscores are reserved for the compiler/linker/standard library.

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bterwijn 1 point 4 months ago

Same thing in Python, double underscore prefix triggers "name mangling". There are issues that can pop up when using it if not aware.

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