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OOP & classes easy

Python Factory Method: Create Shapes by Type String

A factory method that maps a type string to a concrete shape class and returns an instance, with runtime error handling.

factory-pattern oop polymorphism
Python
class Shape:
    def draw(self):
        raise NotImplementedError


class Circle(Shape):
    def draw(self):
        return "Drawing a circle"


class Square(Shape):
    def draw(self):
        return "Drawing a square"


class Triangle(Shape):
    def draw(self):
        return "Drawing a triangle"


class ShapeFact…
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Testing & modern typing easy

Design Data Helpers with Python TypedDict and Literal

Use TypedDict, Literal, and Union to define typed data shapes and parse values in Python.

typeddict literal union
Python
from typing import TypedDict, Literal, Optional, Union, List

class User(TypedDict):
    name: str
    age: int
    role: Literal["admin", "user", "guest"]

def describeUser(data: User) -> str:
    return f"{data['name']} ({data['age']}) — {data['role']}"

def parse_value(item: Union[int, str, None]) -> str:
    if it…
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