Polymorphism in Python

Polymorphism in Python — a practical guide to Python polymorphism with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

Polymorphism lets you write code that works with many types sharing an interface.

Polymorphism demo

class Cat:
    def speak(self):
        return 'Meow'

class Dog:
    def speak(self):
        return 'Woof'

for animal in (Cat(), Dog()):
    print(animal.speak())