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super() is used inside a class—typically in the __init__ method—to call a method from a parent (or superclass). It’s most commonly used to extend the functionality of an inherited method without completely overriding it.

In the context of __init__, super() is used to:

• Call the __init__ method of the parent class.
• Ensure proper initialization of the parent class, especially in inheritance hierarchies.

Example:

class Animal:
    def __init__(self):
        print("Animal initialized")

class Dog(Animal):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__()  # Calls Animal's __init__
        print("Dog initialized")

Output:

# Animal initialized
# Dog initialized