Python setattr() Function
Example
Change the value of the "age" property of the "person" object:
class Person:
name = "John"
age = 36
country = "Norway"
setattr(Person, 'age', 40)
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Definition and Usage
The setattr() function sets the value of the
specified attribute of the specified object.
Syntax
setattr(object, attribute, value)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| object | Required. An object. |
| attribute | Required. The name of the attribute you want to set |
| value | Required. The value you want to give the specified attribute |
Related Pages
The delattr() function, to remove an attribute
The getattr() function, to get the value of an attribute
The hasattr() function, to check if an attribute exist
