Python constructors and __init__

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There is no function overloading in Python, meaning that you can’t have multiple functions with the same name but different arguments.

In your code example, you’re not overloading __init__(). What happens is that the second definition rebinds the name __init__ to the new method, rendering the first method inaccessible.

As to your general question about constructors, Wikipedia is a good starting point. For Python-specific stuff, I highly recommend the Python docs.

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