Intro to Computer Science - Python | Khan Academy - Object equality | Intro to CS - Python | Khan Academy

How does the computer decide whether two objects are equal? By default, Python compares objects based on identity, but we can override that behavior by implementing the __eq__() method. View the program used in this video at: https://www.khanacademy.org/python-program/object-equality/6560227012493312 Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now with our Intro to Computer Science - Python course! Course link: https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/intro-to-python-fundamentals/x5279a44ae0ab15d6:building-software-with-classes Course playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDkbhG0sDW0b-VZXykEIAe5 Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 : identity comparison 00:31 : Card class 00:57 : comparing Cards 01:36 : __eq__() method 02:13 : __eq__() syntax 03:11 : when does __eq__() execute? 03:53 : comparing rank attributes 04:32 : comparing ranks and suits