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python @abstractmethod decorator Question: I have read python docs about abstract base classes: From here: abc.abstractmethod(function) A decorator indicating abstract methods. Using this decorator requires that the class’s metaclass is ABCMeta or is derived from it. A class that has a metaclass derived from ABCMeta cannot be instantiated unless all of its abstract methods and …

Why use Abstract Base Classes in Python? Question: Because I am used to the old ways of duck typing in Python, I fail to understand the need for ABC (abstract base classes). The help is good on how to use them. I tried to read the rationale in the PEP, but it went over my …