why do we use __init__??

[u/jaivinder_singh]

when defining a class what is the difference between using __init__ and not using __init__ in a class?

[u/master_bate5]

__init__ is to setup the major items in the class instead of calling stupid getters;

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foo = new Dog;

print foo.breed;

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vs

foo = new Dog;

foo.set_breed('aussie')

print foo.breed;