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Iteration, comparison, and callable special methods in Python

Methods like `__iter__`, `__next__`, `__call__`, `__eq__`, `__lt__`, and `__hash__` define how custom objects participate in loops, comparisons, hashing, and callable syntax.

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Iteration, comparison, and callable special methods in Python

Methods like `__iter__`, `__next__`, `__call__`, `__eq__`, `__lt__`, and `__hash__` define how custom objects participate in loops, comparisons, hashing, and callable syntax.

  • Iterators use `__iter__` and `__next__`
  • Ordering and equality use rich comparison methods
  • Hashing must stay consistent with equality

Iteration, comparison, and callable special methods in Python