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Errors & debugging easy

How to Emit Deprecation Warnings in Python

Use the warnings module to mark legacy classes and methods as deprecated, letting users know to switch to newer APIs.

warnings deprecation debugging
Python
import warnings


class OldAPI:
    def __init__(self):
        warnings.warn(
            "OldAPI is deprecated; use NewAPI instead.",
            DeprecationWarning,
            stacklevel=2,
        )
        self.data = []

    def add(self, item):
        warnings.warn(
            "OldAPI.add() is deprecated; us…
15 0 Open
OOP & classes easy

Python Adapter Class: Wrap Legacy Interface

Convert a legacy system's interface into a modern one using the Adapter pattern in Python, translating method calls and data formats.

adapter design-pattern oop
Python
class LegacySystem:
    """Legacy interface - old method names and parameter format."""
    def query_employee_info(self, emp_id, emp_name):
        return f"Legacy: {emp_id} - {emp_name}"

    def update_employee_department(self, emp_id, department_code):
        return f"Legacy: Updated {emp_id} to dept {department_…
13 0 Open
Microservices patterns easy

How to Use the Adapter Pattern to Mock a Legacy System in Python

This code demonstrates the Adapter pattern, allowing a modern interface to interact with a legacy system by wrapping its outdated method.

adapter-pattern design-patterns legacy
Python
class LegacySystem:
    def legacy_method(self, data):
        return f"Legacy processed: {data}"

class ModernInterface:
    def process(self, data):
        raise NotImplementedError

class Adapter(ModernInterface):
    def __init__(self, legacy):
        self.legacy = legacy

    def process(self, data):
        re…
13 0 Open
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…
15 0 Open

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