Dead Simple Python

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abstract base class (ABC)

A class that specifies an interface that must be implemented by any derived class. An ABC cannot itself be instantiated. (See also virtual subclassing.)

abstract syntax tree (AST)

A tree data structure that represents the overall structure of the code. Used by some static analyzers, such as Bandit.

accelerator module

A binary extension module that offers behavior equivalent to that of a pure Python module but that is written in C, making it faster and able to bypass the GIL. (See also wrapper module.)

alias (v.)

To bind a mutable value to more than one name. Mutations performed on a value bound to one name will be visible on all names bound to that mutable value.

and

A logical operator where both operand ...