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Jaimin Bariya @jaiminbariya_

Understanding Python's __new__ Method: Customizing Object Creation

The __new__ method in Python creates & returns a new instance of a class. Used for singleton patterns, caching, memory management & more!

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The __new__ method is called when a new object is created in Python. It's responsible for creating and returning the new instance of the class. This method is usually used when you want to customize object creation, such as for singleton patterns, caching, or managing memory.

  
  
  When is __new__ Called?

The __new__ method is called before __init__ and is used to create the new object. Here's the typical order of events when you create a new object:

__new__: Creates the object (memory allocation).
__init__: Initializes the object (setting up attributes)....