pyclass

Pyclass is a term used in Python programming with multiple meanings. It may refer to the built-in concept of a class in Python as well as to one or more third-party projects that use the name pyclass.

As a language feature, a Python class is defined with the class keyword, providing a blueprint for creating objects. Classes encapsulate data attributes and methods, support inheritance and polymorphism, and interact with Python’s rich data model. Common patterns include the use of __init__ for initialization, properties to control attribute access, and, since Python 3.7, dataclasses to reduce boilerplate for data containers. Classes can be extended through inheritance, and metaprogramming techniques such as metaclasses are also possible, though they are more advanced.

As a project name, pyclass has been used by several independent repositories across platforms such as GitHub and PyPI. These projects typically offer utilities related to class construction or management, including boilerplate reduction, serialization/deserialization helpers, data validation, or bindings between Python and other languages. Because there is no single official “pyclass” specification, users should consult the documentation and source code of the specific project they are using to understand its scope, dependencies, and licensing.

See also: Python (programming language), Class (object-oriented programming), Dataclass, Metaclass.