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title: "What is the purpose of __init__ method in Python classes?"  
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# What is the purpose of __init__ method in Python classes?

What is the [purpose](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/247/no-fail-policy-failing-its-purpose) of **__init__** [method](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/166/webservice-method) in [Python](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/75378/simple-yet-useful-tips-when-using-python) classes?

## Replies

### Reply by Bhavesh Badani

The __init__ **method** in Python classes is like a **welcome** for objects. When you create an object, __init__ sets up its initial state (like giving it a name tag). It’s where you assign values to the object’s attributes.

In conclusion, it helps to set up an object when it’s created.


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