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Dictionaries & sets easy

How to Invert a Dictionary in Python Safely

Swap dictionary keys and values while detecting duplicate values to prevent silent data loss.

dictionary inversion data-safety
Python
def invert_dict_safely(d):
    inverted = {}
    for key, value in d.items():
        if value not in inverted:
            inverted[value] = key
        else:
            raise ValueError(f"Duplicate value '{value}' would cause data loss")
    return inverted


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sample = {"a": 1, "b": 2,…
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System design patterns medium

How to Apply the Clean Architecture Dependency Rule in Python

Demonstrates the dependency rule with a Protocol repository, a use case, and a presenter wired together at a composition root.

clean-architecture dependency-inversion protocol
Python
from dataclasses import dataclass
from typing import List, Protocol

class Repository(Protocol):
    def get_items(self) -> List[str]:
        ...

@dataclass
class InMemoryRepository:
    items: List[str]

    def get_items(self) -> List[str]:
        return self.items

class UseCase:
    """Application layer depends…
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