Python Patterns
- 50 installs
- 7 repo stars
- Updated January 15, 2026
- eyadsibai/ltk
Helps with python tasks.
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| Installs | 50 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 7 |
| Last updated | January 15, 2026 |
| Repository | eyadsibai/ltk ↗ |
What it does
Helps with python tasks.
Files
Python Patterns
Guidance for writing idiomatic, modern Python code.
Modern Python Features (3.9+)
| Feature | Purpose | Key Concept |
|---|---|---|
| Type hints | Static analysis | def func(x: str) -> int: |
| Dataclasses | Structured data | Auto __init__, __repr__, etc. |
| Context managers | Resource cleanup | with statement guarantees cleanup |
| Decorators | Cross-cutting concerns | Wrap functions to add behavior |
| Async/await | Concurrent I/O | Non-blocking operations |
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Type Hints
Modern syntax (3.10+): Use | for unions, built-in types for generics.
| Old | Modern |
|---|---|
Optional[str] | `str \ |
Union[str, int] | `str \ |
List[str] | list[str] |
Dict[str, int] | dict[str, int] |
Key concept: Type hints are for tooling (mypy, IDEs) - no runtime enforcement.
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Dataclasses vs Alternatives
| Use | For |
|---|---|
@dataclass | Mutable data with methods |
@dataclass(frozen=True) | Immutable, hashable |
NamedTuple | Lightweight, tuple semantics |
TypedDict | Dict with known keys |
Pydantic | Validation, serialization |
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Context Managers
Use for any resource that needs cleanup: files, connections, locks, transactions.
Pattern: Acquire in __enter__, release in __exit__ (or use @contextmanager with yield)
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Decorators
| Pattern | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Simple decorator | Logging, timing |
| Decorator with args | Configurable behavior |
| Class decorator | Modify class definition |
@functools.wraps | Preserve function metadata |
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Async Python
When to use: I/O-bound operations (HTTP requests, DB queries, file I/O)
When NOT to use: CPU-bound operations (use multiprocessing instead)
| Concept | Purpose |
|---|---|
async def | Define coroutine |
await | Suspend until complete |
asyncio.gather() | Run multiple concurrently |
async with | Async context manager |
async for | Async iteration |
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Pythonic Idioms
| Instead of | Use |
|---|---|
if len(x) > 0: | if x: |
for i in range(len(x)): | for item in x: or enumerate() |
d.has_key(k) | k in d |
try/if exists (LBYL) | try/except (EAFP) |
| Manual swap | a, b = b, a |
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Project Structure
my_project/
├── src/my_package/ # Source code
├── tests/ # Test files
├── pyproject.toml # Project config
└── README.mdKey concept: Use src/ layout to prevent import confusion.
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Tooling
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ruff | Fast linter + formatter |
| mypy | Type checking |
| pytest | Testing |
| uv/pip | Dependencies |
Resources
- Python docs: <https://docs.python.org/3/>
- Real Python: <https://realpython.com/>
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