Python - Class Methods Override

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Introduction

You can redefine inherited names.

For instance, subclasses may replace inherited attributes completely. 

class Super: 
    def method(self): 
        print('in Super.method') 

class Sub(Super): 
    def method(self):                    # Override method 
        print('starting Sub.method')     # Add actions here 
        Super.method(self)               # Run default action 
        print('ending Sub.method') 

x = Super()                              # Make a Super instance 
x.method()                               # Runs Super.method 
x = Sub()                                # Make a Sub instance 
x.method()                               # Runs Sub.method, calls Super.method

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