polymorphism

[Erik Max Francis]

Haris Bogdanovic wrote:

> How is polymorphism implemented in Python ?
> Is there a substitution for C++ virtual functions ?
> Can you give me a short example of how this works ?

In Python, _every_ method is "virtual":

>>> class C:
...  def f(self):
...   print "I'm C.f"
... 
>>> class D(C):
...  def f(self):
...   print "I'm D.f"
... 
>>> c = C()
>>> c.f()
I'm C.f
>>> d = D()
>>> d.f()
I'm D.f

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