How to check type in Python

In Python, the built-in functions type() and isinstance() help you determine the type of an object.

An object type is a user-defined composite datatype that encapsulates a data structure along with the functions and procedures needed to manipulate the data . The variables that form the data structure are called attributes.

You can use type() if you need the exact type of an object, and isinstance() to check an object’s type against something.