Where does Python look for methods? PREMIUM

Topic Series: Classes

Trey Hunner

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When we call a method on a class, where does Python look for it?

Inheriting methods from a parent class

We have a class (LastDict) that inherits from the [UserDict](https://docs.pytho...

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