Jan. 4, 2024, 4:41 a.m. | Muhammad Ihsan

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Metaclasses in Python offer a powerful way to shape how classes are defined, providing developers with the means to enforce coding standards, limiting the number of methods, not allowing public methods, deprecating old methods, and even applying design patterns. In this article, we'll delve into the metaclasses, exploring real-life scenarios where they can be applied for advanced Python coding.



Understanding Metaclasses


Before we explore real-world applications, let's grasp the basics of metaclasses. In Python, metaclasses act as classes for classes, …

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