Learn how to use Python’s arithmetic magic methods like __add__, __sub__, __mul__, and more to make your classes behave like numbers.

Discover why Python's __str__, __repr__, and __format__ methods are more than just fancy print tricks. Learn how they impact debugging, logging, testing, and even user interfaces with real-world examples and hidden tips that most developers overlook.

Explore the advanced roles of __new__, __init__, and __del__ in Python. Learn when to use each, how they impact object lifecycle, and how to apply them in real-world scenarios like Singletons and immutable types.

We’re starting the Behind The Underscores series by looking at the big picture, where we’ll examine the private methods of Python classes in depth.

Learn why using is instead of == in Python can cause unexpected bugs. This post explains the difference and shows when each should be used.