Question on metaclasses

[Steffen Glückselig]

Are wrap and get_directives somehow built-in? I couldn't find
references to them.

I've noticed, too, that using __new__ I can manipulate the dictionary
resulting in the behavior I intented.

I'd rather like to know: Why does it work in __new__ but not in
__init__?

And, stimulated by your response: Why is using __new__ superior to
__init__?


best regards
Steffen