Function Decorators

Learn how to write function decorators to perform generic operations.

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Functions are probably the simplest representation of a Python object that can be decorated. We can use decorators on functions to apply all sorts of logic to them—we can validate parameters, check preconditions, change the behavior entirely, modify its signature, cache results (create a memoized version of the original function), and more.

As an example, we will create a basic decorator that implements a retry mechanism, controlling a particular domain-level exception and retrying a certain number of times:

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Preface

Introduction to Clean Code, Code Formatting, and Tools

Pythonic Code

General Traits of Good Code

The SOLID Principles

Using Decorators to Improve Our Code

Getting More Out of Our Objects with Descriptors

Generators, Iterators, and Asynchronous Programming

Unit Testing and Refactoring

Common Design Patterns

Clean Architecture

Conclusion

Function Decorators