On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 3:24 AM, Alan Gauld <alan.ga...@btinternet.com>wrote:
> On 09/02/13 07:01, neubyr wrote: > >> >> I am learning Python 2.7 classes and objects. It seems like attributes >> (data attributes and methods) can be added to a class/object even after >> it's first declaration. For example, >> > > You can do that, but mostly you shouldn't. > > Usually when classes/objects are used like that its where the object is > just being used as a data container rather than a true object (with > behaviour and supporting data). Often a straight dictionary is a better > option. > > Python allows us lots of freedom in how we use it with many unusual > features. Not all of those things are advisable to use in day to day > programming. But very occasionally you find a case where they help. > In general, beginners should avoid them. > > > Thanks for the reply Alan, Steven and Mitya. That's helpful. -- N
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