Hey everyone, today we're going to talk about how to make the __init__ method not return an object in Python. So, let's get started! In Python, the __init__ method is used to initialize an object after it has been created. By default, the __init__ method returns an instance of the object. However, there are cases where you may not want the __init__ method to return an object. To prevent the __init__ method from returning an object, you can use the __new__ method. The __new__ method is called before the __init__ method and is responsible for creating an instance of the object. By customizing the __new__ method, you can control the creation of the object and prevent the __init__ method from returning an object. Here's an example of how to use the __new__ method to prevent the __init__ method from returning an object: class MyClass: def __new__(cls): return None def __init__(self): print('Initializing MyClass') Now, when you create an instance of the MyClass class, the __new__ method will be called first and it will return None, preventing the __init__ method from returning an object. This technique can be useful in situations where you need more control over the object creation process. I hope you found this tip helpful! Thanks for watching and happy coding!