Python: Get the class name of an instance in Python

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12. Get the Class Name of an Instance

Write a Python class to get the class name of an instance in Python.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

import itertools
x = itertools.cycle('ABCD')
print(type(x).__name__)

Sample Output:

cycle

Flowchart:

For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

• Write a Python program to create an instance of any class and then print its class name using the __class__.__name__ attribute.
• Write a Python program to implement a function that takes an object and returns its class name without using type().
• Write a Python program to dynamically determine and print the class names of elements in a list of heterogeneous objects.
• Write a Python program to compare the class names of two objects and print a message if they belong to the same class.

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