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System design patterns easy

Create a Data Helper Class in Python

A reusable DataHelper class that saves and loads JSON and CSV files from a configurable base directory, with automatic header detection for CSV.

data-helper json csv
Python
import json
import csv
from pathlib import Path

class DataHelper:
    def __init__(self, base_path="."):
        self.base_path = Path(base_path)
        self.base_path.mkdir(exist_ok=True)

    def save_json(self, data, filename):
        path = self.base_path / filename
        with open(path, "w") as f:
          …
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Microservices patterns easy

How to mock an external service in Python with an anti-corruption facade

This code implements an anti-corruption facade that mocks an external API, allowing client code to interact with a simulated service while keeping the same interface.

microservices testing mocking
Python
class AntiCorruptionFacade:
    """Mocks a real API while keeping the same interface."""
    
    def __init__(self, data_store):
        self._data_store = data_store
        self._calls = []
    
    def get_user(self, user_id):
        self._calls.append(f"get_user({user_id})")
        return self._data_store.get(u…
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Microservices patterns easy

Strangler Fig Migration Pattern in Python

Gradually reroute calls from a legacy service to a modern replacement using a runtime switch and feature detection.

migration facade microservices
Python
from dataclasses import dataclass

@dataclass
class PaymentService:
    def process(self, amount: float) -> str:
        return f"Legacy processed ${amount:.2f}"

class StranglerFig:
    def __init__(self):
        self._new_service = None

    def attach_new(self, service):
        self._new_service = service

    de…
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