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# [The reason behind the use of "self" instead of "this" in OOP in Python](https://gagan.hashnode.dev/the-reason-behind-the-use-of-self-instead-of-this-in-oop-in-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction In this article, you'll learn how self is used in Python, and why it is used instead of this. If you wanna jump to the answer, read the source directly by clicking here. How self is used in Python In short, It's more of a convention used...

Oct 14, 2021 · 3 min read · gagan.hashnode.dev  
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[Jul 11, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reason-behind-the-use-of-self-instead-of-this-in-oop-in-python/6168567118374f25732795f6/comment/62cbb1be222e2fa74e9bb91a)

Cool Didn't know about this Thanks for sharing