How to check whether a method exists in Python?

Question

In the function __getattr__(), if a referred variable is not found then it gives an error. How can I check to see if a variable or method exists as part of an objec

Answer 1

It's easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission.

Don't check to see if a method exists. Don't waste a single line of code on "checking"

try:
    dyn.mymethod() # How to check whether this exists or not
    # Method exists and was used.  
except AttributeError:
    # Method does not exist; What now?