Docstring convention for Python __str__, __unicode__, and __repr__ class methods

Question

What is the docstring convention in Python for the following "magic" class methods:

• __str__
• __unicode__
• __repr__

Should I add docstrings for these? If yes, what should they say (for each)?

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Answer 1

I wouldn't add docstrings; they'll never meaningfully differ from the python stdlib docs relating to them.