Mastering Python Design Patterns - Third Edition

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Python Anti-Patterns

In this final chapter, we will explore Python anti-patterns. These are common programming practices that, while not necessarily wrong, often lead to less efficient, less readable, and less maintainable code. By understanding these pitfalls, you can write cleaner, more efficient code for your Python applications.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

• Code style violations
• Correctness anti-patterns
• Maintainability anti-patterns
• Performance anti-patterns

Technical requirements

See the requirements presented in Chapter 1.

Code style violations

The Python style guide, also known as Python Enhancement Proposal no 8 (PEP 8), provides recommendations for readability and consistency in your code, making ...