A class method in Python

A class method in Python is a method that is bound to the class rather than an instance of the class. This means it can access and modify class state that applies across all instances of the class.

To define a class method, you use the @classmethod decorator and pass the class itself as the first argument, typically named cls. Here’s an example:

Example of a Class Method:

class MyClass:
    count = 0

    @classmethod
    def increment_count(cls):
        cls.count += 1

# Using class method
MyClass.increment_count()
print(MyClass.count)  # Output: 1