how is self different in init vs a standard instance method

Question

consider this simple class:

class A:
    def __init__(self):
        pass

    def afunc(self):
        pass

Typically self is a reference to the object, but the init function is responsible for creating the object so how can self be a reference to something that doesn't exist? What is the difference in self for these two functions?

*"is responsible for creating the object"* - no, it isn't. It's responsible for *initialising it* once created. `__new__`, which is a classmethod, creates the object. — jonrsharpe, Aug 19 '20 at 22:26

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 19 '20 at 22:26

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When __init__ is called self does exist.
__init__ is for initializing, and __new__ creates it.

answered Aug 19 '20 at 22:26

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how is self different in init vs a standard instance method