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Python Python Basics Types and Branching More Strings

Posted by Tatenda Banda
Tatenda Banda
200 Points

What is the function that is owned by an object. You can access these by using dot notation.

What is the function that is owned by an object. You can access these by using dot notation.

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Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points

A function owned by an object at may be accessed using the "dot" notation is commonly referred to as a method. These methods can be attached to the class only (a "class method") or, by default, to an instance of the class (an "instance method").

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