Is there a name for variables such as name and add?

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I'm learning python and I keep coming across variables like __name__ and __add__. I was wondering if they had a given name (either in the context of Python, or programming in general) and if there exists a resource which defines all of them?

This question seems similar: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1301346/the-meaning-of-a-single-and-a-double-underscore-before-an-object-name-in-python and covers several aspects of your question, is there something beyond that you need an answer to? — Matt, Mar 27 '16 at 23:39

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 28 '16 at 00:36

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They're call magic methods. This seems to be a decent guide about them: http://www.rafekettler.com/magicmethods.html

answered Mar 28 '16 at 00:36

willnx

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Is there a name for variables such as __name__ and __add__?

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Is there a name for variables such as name and add?