Difference between type and class

[Nikolaus Rath]

Steven D'Aprano <steve at REMOVE-THIS-cybersource.com.au> writes:
> So, to the Original Poster:
>
> In Python, new-style classes and types are the same, but it is
> traditional to refer to customer objects as "class" and built-in
> objects as "types". Old-style classes are different, but you are
> discouraged from using old-style classes unless you have a specific
> reason for needing them (e.g. backwards compatibility).

I see. Thanks a lot for the explanation.


Best,

   -Nikolaus

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