Python: setattr() function
setattr() function
The setattr() function is used to set the value of the specified attribute of the specified object.
Version:
(Python 3.2.5)
Syntax:
setattr(object, name, value)
Parameter:
Name | Description | Required / Optional |
---|---|---|
object | An object. | Required. |
name | The name of the attribute to be set. | Required. |
value | The value you want to give the specified attribute | Required. |
Example: Python setattr() function
class Person:
name = 'Bishop'
p = Person()
print('Before modification:', p.name)
# setting name to 'David'
setattr(p, 'name', 'David')
print('After modification:', p.name)
Output:
Before modification: Bishop After modification: David
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