Understanding Python Magic (Dunder) Methods: Definitions, Examples, and Best Practices
This article explains Python magic (dunder) methods, their purposes, common examples such as __init__, __str__, __repr__, __len__, __getitem__, __setitem__, __delitem__, __iter__, __call__, __add__, __eq__, __hash__, and shows how to implement operator overloading, iterator and context‑manager protocols while discussing naming rules, performance, inheritance, type checking, and limitations.