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What is the difference between __init__ and __call__?

I want to know the difference between __init__ and __call__ methods.

For example:

class test:

  def __init__(self):
    self.a = 10

  def __call__(self): 
    b = 20
Solution

  • The first is used to initialise newly created object, and receives arguments used to do that:

    class Foo:
    def __init__(self, a, b, c):
        # ...

x = Foo(1, 2, 3) # __init__

    The second implements function call operator.

    class Foo:
    def __call__(self, a, b, c):
        # ...

x = Foo()
x(1, 2, 3) # __call__