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How to Implement CQRS with Separate Read and Write Models in Python

Implements Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) by splitting data into separate write and read models with dedicated repositories, using dataclasses for structure.

cqrs dataclasses repositories

Python

from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from typing import List, Dict, Optional


@dataclass
class OrderWriteModel:
    order_id: int
    customer: str
    items: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)

    def add_item(self, item: str) -> None:
        self.items.append(item)


@dataclass
class OrderReadModel:
    …

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How to Implement the Flyweight Pattern in Python

Implements the Flyweight design pattern to share immutable intrinsic state (character + font) across many document objects, reducing memory usage.

flyweight design-patterns memory-optimization

Python

class Character:
    """Flyweight - stores only intrinsic state (shared)."""

    def __init__(self, char: str, font: str):
        self.char = char
        self.font = font

    def render(self, size: int) -> str:
        return f"{self.char}_{self.font}_{size}"


class CharacterFactory:
    """Flyweight factory - ma…

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How to Structure a Three-Tier Layered Architecture in Python

A mock three-tier architecture with presentation, business, and data layers that process a user request from input to response.

architecture layered design-pattern

Python

class PresentationLayer:
    def __init__(self, business_layer):
        self.business = business_layer

    def handle_request(self, user_id):
        print(f"[Presentation] Received request for user {user_id}")
        data = self.business.process_user(user_id)
        print(f"[Presentation] Response: {data}")
     …

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