PCPP2 Advanced OOP And Performance Practice Question
You need to dynamically add methods to a class at runtime. Which mechanism allows you to modify the class object before it is fully constructed?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Metaclasses
Metaclasses, specifically the __new__ method, allow for the modification of class creation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Inheritance
Why it's wrong here
Inheritance defines structure at definition time, not dynamic addition.
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Metaclasses
Why this is correct
Metaclasses control the creation of the class itself.
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Monkey patching
Why it's wrong here
Monkey patching modifies objects at runtime, which is generally discouraged compared to metaclasses for structural changes.
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Class decorators
Why it's wrong here
Class decorators are applied after the class is created.
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