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How to Convert CSV Column Types While Reading in Python

Read a CSV file and automatically convert column values to int, float, str, or bool based on type suffixes in the header names.

csv type-conversion file-io
Python
import csv
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any

def read_csv_with_types(filepath: str) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
    """Read CSV and convert column types based on header suffixes."""
    converters = {
        "int": int,
        "float": float,
        "str": str,
        "bool": lambda v: v.strip().lower(…
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How to Validate JSON Schema Shape in Python

Validate JSON data against a schema using manual checks for required fields, types, and constraints.

json validation schema
Python
import json
from typing import Any, Dict

def validate_person_schema(data: Dict[str, Any]) -> bool:
    """Validate a person object against expected schema shape."""
    if not isinstance(data, dict):
        return False
    
    # Required fields check
    required_fields = {"name", "age", "email"}
    if not requir…
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