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Instantiating a Python object in Visual Studio Code

I am new to Python and wonder if someone can help me with this simple query.

In Visual Studio Code I have created a class in a .py file. I have then run the file.

My question is how do I actually instantiate an object? I have tried unsuccessfully to do this in the Terminal window.

Thanks

Clos

Solution

  • Assume that you have created a script called test.py. And in this script you've created a class called Example like so:

    Class Example:
    def __init__(self):
        print("Example() instance is created!!")

    Now, you can instantiate this class using:

    x = Example()

    But if you want to use this class in the terminal, then you need first to import the class like so:

    $ python #to enable python shell in terminal
>>> from test import Example
>>> x = Example()
Example() instance is created!!