🔄 How to define a class variable shared among all instances of a class in Python?
In Python, if you want to define a variable that is shared across all instances of a class, you should define it outside of any method but inside the class — this is called a class variable.
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✅ Correct answer to the question:
> How would you define a class variable that is shared among all instances of a class in Python?
🟢 Option 2: Outside of any method at the class level
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🔍 Let’s review the other options:
🔴 Option 1: Inside the constructor method using self
This creates an instance variable, specific to each object, not shared.
🔴 Option 3: As a local variable inside a method
Local variables are temporary and only exist inside the method scope.
🔴 Option 4: As a global variable outside the class
Global variables are shared across the entire program, not specific to class instances.
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🚗 Simple Example: Class Variable in Action
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💡 Key Takeaways:
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- Class-level variables (outside methods) are shared across all instances.
- Perfect for shared attributes like constants, counters, or shared settings.
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In Python, if you want to define a variable that is shared across all instances of a class, you should define it outside of any method but inside the class — this is called a class variable.
---
✅ Correct answer to the question:
> How would you define a class variable that is shared among all instances of a class in Python?
🟢 Option 2: Outside of any method at the class level
---
🔍 Let’s review the other options:
🔴 Option 1: Inside the constructor method using self
This creates an instance variable, specific to each object, not shared.
🔴 Option 3: As a local variable inside a method
Local variables are temporary and only exist inside the method scope.
🔴 Option 4: As a global variable outside the class
Global variables are shared across the entire program, not specific to class instances.
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🚗 Simple Example: Class Variable in Action
class Car:
wheels = 4 # ✅ class variable, shared across all instances
def __init__(self, brand, color):
self.brand = brand # instance variable
self.color = color # instance variable
car1 = Car("Toyota", "Red")
car2 = Car("BMW", "Blue")
print(Car.wheels) # Output: 4
print(car1.wheels) # Output: 4
print(car2.wheels) # Output: 4
Car.wheels = 6 # changing the class variable
print(car1.wheels) # Output: 6
print(car2.wheels) # Output: 6
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💡 Key Takeaways:
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self. creates instance variables → unique to each object.- Class-level variables (outside methods) are shared across all instances.
- Perfect for shared attributes like constants, counters, or shared settings.
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🌟 Scenario:
Imagine you have a variable in a class and want to access it in a method. For example:
class MyClass:
my_variable = "I am a class variable"
def my_method(self):
return f"Accessing variable: {self.my_variable}"
# Test
obj = MyClass()
print(obj.my_method())
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🔍 Explanation:
- In this example,
my_method is a regular instance method with the self argument. - You can access the class variable with
self.my_variable, but you need to create an instance of the class (obj = MyClass()). - What if you want to access it without creating an instance? That’s where
@classmethod comes in! ---
If you want to access the variable directly using the class name, use
@classmethod:class MyClass:
my_variable = "I am a class variable"
@classmethod
def my_method(cls):
return f"Accessing variable: {cls.my_variable}"
# Test
print(MyClass.my_method())
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- In the first case (regular method), you need to create an instance to call the method.
- In the second case (with
@classmethod), you can call the method directly with the class name (MyClass.my_method()) and cls gives you access to class variables. - Another option is
@staticmethod, but you’d have to manually write the class name (e.g., MyClass.my_variable).---
- If you want to work with an instance ➡️ Use a regular method with
self. - If you want to work directly with the class ➡️ Use
@classmethod. Which method do you like more? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🗣️
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