[Python] How can I reliably get the module and class of the current class method in Python,...

I've encountered situations where standard methods like __module__ and __class__ become unreliable due to inheritance hierarchies or metaclass-based class creation. I need a robust approach that can accurately identify the module and class, regardless of the complexity of the class structure. Here's an example of a potential issue:

class BaseClass:
@classmethod
def mymethod(cls):
print(cls.__module__, cls.__name__)

class DerivedClass(BaseClass):
pass

DerivedClass.mymethod()


This will output __main__ DerivedClass, which might not be the desired result if you need to differentiate between the base class and derived class methods.

I'm looking for a solution that can handle scenarios like these and provide accurate module and class information, even in the presence of inheritance, metaclasses, and other advanced Python constructs.

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