Python Coding challenge - Day 694| What is the output of the following Python Code?

 

Code Explanation:

1) Class Definition

class A:

    x = 5

Defines a class A.

Inside it, a class attribute x = 5 is declared.

This means x belongs to the class itself, not to instances only.

2) Class Method

@classmethod

def c(cls): return cls.x

@classmethod makes c a method that takes the class itself (cls) as the first argument, instead of an instance.

When A.c() is called:

cls refers to the class A.

It returns cls.x, i.e., A.x = 5.

3) Static Method

@staticmethod

def s(): return 10

@staticmethod makes s a method that does not automatically take self or cls.

It’s just a normal function stored inside the class namespace.

Always returns 10, independent of class or instance.

4) Calling the Class Method

print(A.c())

Calls c as a class method.

cls = A.

Returns A.x = 5.

Output: 5

5) Calling the Static Method

print(A.s())

Calls s as a static method.

No arguments passed, and it doesn’t depend on the class.

Always returns 10.

Output: 10

Final Output

5

10

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