New-style Classes
Unfortunately, new-style classes have not yet been integrated into
Python's standard documention. Fear not, however; many people have
worked to provide useful information on creating and using new-style
classes:
- Unifying types and classes
(aka descrintro) is Guido's essay on new-style classes and should be
your starting point.
- Raymond Hettinger's
How-To
Guide for Descriptors focuses on the single most useful aspect of
new-style classes (which includes properties).
- Python 2.3 Method Resolution Order
(MRO) covers multiple inheritance.
- Metaclasses will make your head explode. Here are several
approaches to discussing them:
- Types
and Objects is the start of a new-style class tutorial with lots
of figures and examples, but it's rough and not complete.
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