Python: getattr() function
getattr() function
The getattr() function returns the value of the named attribute of object and name must be a string.
Version
(Python 3.2.5)
Syntax:
getattr(object, name[, default])
Parameter:
Name | Description | Required / Optional |
---|---|---|
object | An object | Required |
name | String that contains the attribute's name. | Optional |
default | Value that is returned when the attribute is not found. | Optional |
Example: Python getattr() function
class Example:
Age = 55
Name = "Bishop"
Example = Example()
print('The age is:', getattr(Example, "Age"))
print('The name is:', Example.Name)
Output:
The age is: 55 The name is: Bishop
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