What is the role of the `__dict__` attribute?

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What is the role of the `__dict__` attribute?
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The `__dict__` attribute of an object is a dictionary that stores the object's attributes and their values. Accessing `object.__dict__[attribute_name]` will allow you to retrieve the value of a specific attribute, but using `hasattr()` is generally preferred for error prevention.