super() function is used to find the a proxy object that allows you to refer parent class by ‘super’ in Python for the given input.
super() function is a part of Python Built-in Functions.
Syntax of super() Function
The syntax of super() function in Python is:
super()
Compatibility
super() function is available and compatible with both Python 2.x and 3.x.
Return Value of super() Function in Python
super() function returns a proxy object that allows you to refer parent class by ‘super’ for the given input.
Python super() Function Example 1
class Parent:
def __init__(self, txt):
self.message = txt
def printmessage(self):
print(self.message)
class Child(Parent):
def __init__(self, txt):
super().__init__(txt)
x = Child("Hello, and welcome!")
x.printmessage()
Output:
Hello, and welcome!
Python super() Function Example 2
class Mammal(object):
def__init__(self, mammalName):
print(mammalName, 'is a warm-blooded animal.')
class Dog(Mammal):
def__init__(self):
print('Dog has four legs.')
super().__init__('Dog')
d1 = Dog()
Output:
Dog has four legs.
Dog is a warm-blooded animal.
