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How to Implement Graceful Degradation with Feature Disabling in Python

A pattern that disables enhanced features and falls back to basic functionality when a dependency fails, with mock-based testing.

graceful-degradation feature-flags resilience
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import random
from unittest.mock import patch


class EnhancedFeature:
    """A feature that can gracefully degrade when a dependency is unavailable."""

    def __init__(self):
        self.feature_enabled = True

    def get_enhanced_data(self):
        """Simulate an enhanced feature that depends on external data."…
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