Python Coding challenge - Day 376| What is the output of the following Python Code?

 

Code Explanation 

class Meta(type):

    def __init__(cls, name, bases, dct):

        print("Initializing:", name)

Defines a custom metaclass Meta, which inherits from type.

__init__ is a special method that is called when a class is created.

Parameters of __init__:

cls → The class being created (e.g., A).

name → Name of the class being created ("A" in this case).

bases → Tuple of base classes (() since A has no parent class).

dct → Dictionary containing class attributes and methods.

The print() statement executes when the class is created, not when an object is instantiated.

class A(metaclass=Meta):

    pass

Defines class A using Meta as its metaclass.

Since Meta is the metaclass, Python calls Meta.__init__ to initialize A.

The print() statement inside Meta.__init__ runs immediately.

Output:

Initializing: A