Python Classes: Defining Custom Objects and Inheritance

In Python, we have the ability to define our own classes to create custom objects. These objects are instances of a class, and a class represents the type of an object. To define a class, we use the following syntax: class ClassName: # class definition For example, let’s define a Dog class: class Dog: # the Dog class Inside a class, we can define methods, which are functions associated with the class....

The setPrototypeOf() Method in JavaScript

Learn all about the setPrototypeOf() method in the JavaScript Object object. Setting the prototype of an object is made possible with the setPrototypeOf() method. To dive deeper into JavaScript Prototypal Inheritance, check out my comprehensive guide here. Syntax: Object.setPrototypeOf(object, prototype) Example: const Animal = {} Animal.isAnimal = true const Mammal = Object.create(Animal) Mammal.isMammal = true console.log('-------') Mammal.isAnimal // true const dog = Object.create(Animal) dog.isAnimal // true console.log(dog.isMammal) // undefined Object.setPrototypeOf(dog, Mammal) console....

Understanding CSS Inheritance and Its Importance

CSS Inheritance is a concept where properties set on a selector are inherited by its children. While not all properties exhibit this behavior, it helps in writing concise and efficient CSS code by avoiding the need to set the same property for each individual child element. Certain properties, such as font-related properties, are logical to be inherited, as they can be applied to the parent element and automatically flow down to its children....