Some Python features are so useful they feel almost illegal, or like they’re granting you superpowers. We have dataclasses to take the hassle out of writing classes, editable installs to speed up package development, virtual environments to simplify dependency management, and a free-threaded Python build to improve parallelism. Want to seize the power of all of these great features? Just follow the links below.
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How to use Python dataclasses
If you’re sick of writing the same boilerplate time and again for your Python classes, try dataclasses. They boil down that boilerplate into a few basic instructions.
How to use editable installs for Python packages
Sharing locally installed packages across multiple projects is not only easy — it also gives you a way to update those shared packages without having to reinstall them. Editable installs make this possible.
