What is the main role of a class in the Python programming language?

The main role of a class in Python is to create user-defined data types that combine data (attributes) and behavior (methods) within a single object. Classes allow modeling real-world entities and organizing code in a convenient and logical structure, supporting object-oriented programming principles such as inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism.

Example of a class in Python:

class Car:
    def __init__(self, brand, model):
        self.brand = brand
        self.model = model

    def drive(self):
        print(f"{self.brand} {self.model} is driving")

my_car = Car("Toyota", "Corolla")
my_car.drive()  # Output: Toyota Corolla is driving