Split class across multiple files

[Diez B. Roggisch]

eric.frederich schrieb:
> I have a class which holds a connection to a server and a bunch of
> services.
> In this class I have methods that need to work with that connection
> and services.
> 
> Right now there are about 50 methods some of which can be quite long.
> From an organizational standpoint, I'd like to have method
> implementations in their own files.
> 
> Is this possible?  It is recommended?  Should I just stop worrying
> about it and have a 5,000 line class?

It is pretty easy to do, as python allows multiple inheritance. Just 
group together methods into a class, and create one that inherits from all.

However, I'd say something that even splitted up is essentially one 
class with 5000 lines cries for a huge refactoring. Of course this 
depends on the use-case, but I for once don't have a single such beast. 
Looks like a god-object to me...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_object

Diez