A Taxonomy of Decorators - A-E

A Taxonomy of Decorators - A-E

Explore the world of Python decorators in this informative conference talk from EuroPython 2018. Dive into a comprehensive taxonomy of decorators, categorized into five distinct types: Argument Changing, Binding, Control Flow, Descriptive, and Execution. Learn about various decorator syntaxes and discover common usage patterns that serve as design patterns for decorators. Gain insights into how decorators can modify function arguments, implement the Descriptor Protocol, alter control flow, create references, and even manipulate source code and abstract syntax trees. Enhance your understanding of these powerful Python features and their practical applications in just 29 minutes.