title: What does the object declaration mean in a python class, and should I use it?
body: <h1>example #1:</h1>
  
  <pre><code>class Person(object):
      pass
  </code></pre>
  
  <h1>example #2:</h1>
  
  <pre><code>class Person:
      pass
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>What does the object declaration do?  Should you use it?  I have a bunch of programs with both of them and don't know the difference it is making.  If anyone can explain this concept please.</p>