Problem using typing annotation for internal model class instance

Question

As per odoo convention, we call a model instance this way
Partner = self.env['res.partner']
IDE can not suggest the methods `res.partner` model has. One reason is, `res.partner` is the value of _name attribute of original pythonic Model class name. In Odoo development, that pythonic glass name has no use. But I suspect, this class name is somehow important for typing annotation.
I would love to use this if I could import ResPartnerClass where  ResPartnerClass is the pythonic Model class name of

Cat Exotica · Answer

Python versions less than 3.11, the Self type is available in typing_extensions . You import the Self type from typing in line 3 and annotate

hukudo GmbH, Felix Hummel · Answer

If you are using PyCharm, I would recommend trying the "Odoo Framework Integration for PyCharm" Plugin by Trịnh Anh Ngọc.
It has some cost associated with it, but for me, it is worth it.
PS: Not affiliated; just a happy user. :)
PPS: I cannot post links yet due to missing Karma, but it should be the first hit on Google.

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