Advanced Python Techniques

Python is a versatile programming language that is widely used in various domains. In this article, we will delve into some advanced Python techniques that can help you become a more proficient programmer.

List Comprehensions

List comprehensions are a concise way to create lists. They are often more readable and faster than using loops.

squares = [x**2 for x in range(10)]
print(squares)

Generator Expressions

Generator expressions are similar to list comprehensions but they generate items one at a time, which can be more memory-efficient.

squares_gen = (x**2 for x in range(10))
for square in squares_gen:
    print(square)

Decorators

Decorators are a powerful way to modify the behavior of functions or methods without changing their source code.

def my_decorator(func):
    def wrapper():
        print("Something is happening before the function is called.")
        func()
        print("Something is happening after the function is called.")
    return wrapper

@my_decorator
def say_hello():
    print("Hello!")

say_hello()

Context Managers

Context managers are used to allocate and release resources precisely when you want to. They are commonly used with the with statement.

with open('file.txt', 'r') as file:
    content = file.read()
    print(content)

Asyncio

Asyncio is a library to write single-threaded concurrent code using coroutines, multiplexing I/O access over sockets and other resources, launching asynchronous tasks, and more.

import asyncio

async def main():
    print('Hello')
    await asyncio.sleep(1)
    print('World!')

# Python 3.7+
asyncio.run(main())

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