[Solved] Why does the following code create two different objects even though they have the same attribute values?class Point: def __init__(self, x, y): self.x = x self.... | Python

Python - Classes and Object Lifecycle

Why does the following code create two different objects even though they have the same attribute values?

class Point:
    def __init__(self, x, y):
        self.x = x
        self.y = y

p1 = Point(1, 2)
p2 = Point(1, 2)
print(p1 == p2)

ABecause the __init__ method is missing a return statement

BBecause p1 and p2 are different objects in memory, so == compares their identity

CBecause the class Point is not defined properly

DBecause the print statement is incorrect

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand default behavior of == for objects
By default, == compares if two variables point to the same object in memory.
Step 2: p1 and p2 are separate instances with same values but different identities
So p1 == p2 returns False unless __eq__ is defined.
Final Answer:
Because p1 and p2 are different objects in memory, so == compares their identity -> Option B
Quick Check:
Default == compares object identity, not attribute equality [OK]

Quick Trick: == compares object identity unless __eq__ is defined [OK]

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