Python type()
Python type() builtin function is used get the type of specified object.
In this tutorial, we will learn about the syntax of Python type() function, and learn how to use this function with the help of examples.
Syntax
There are two forms for type() function based on the number of parameters it can take.
The syntax of type() function with object is
type(object)
where
| Parameter | Required/Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object | Required | A Python object. |
The syntax of type() function with name of object, base classes, and dictionary is
type(name, bases, dict, **kwds)
where
| Parameter | Required/Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
| name | Required | A string. String representing the name of object. |
| bases | Required | A tuple. This represents the base classes for the object. |
| dict | Required | A dictionary. This contains attribute and method definitions offer the class body. |
| **kwds | Optional | Keyword parameters. |
Returns
The function returns a type object.
Examples
1. Type of Object
In this example, we take a Python object x, and find its type programmatically using type() function.
Python Program
x = [1, 2, 4, 8] print(type(x))Try Online
Output
<class 'list'>
2. Type of Object specified via String
In this example, we define a class A with two attributes. We find the type of the object specified by string 'A' whose attribute is name='Apple'.
Python Program
class A:
name = 'Apple'
num = 25
print(type('A', (), dict(name='Apple'))) Try Online Output
<class '__main__.A'>
Conclusion
In this Python Tutorial, we have learnt the syntax of Python type() builtin function, and also learned how to use this function, with the help of Python example programs.