What is the use of self in Python?

self is the first parameter of a method in a class. It refers to the current object, so the method can reach the attributes and other methods of that object. Python passes it automatically when you call the method.

class Student:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name

    def greet(self):
        print("Hi, I am", self.name)

s = Student("Robin")
s.greet()

Output:

self is not a keyword. You could use another name, but everyone uses self, so please do the same. Learn more in Python Classes and Objects.

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