Metaprogramming with Python

A case study-based approach to metaprogramming with real-world examples that enable the development of advanced frameworks, libraries, and applications using Python

Key Features

• Learn applied metaprogramming through a simple step-by-step approach
• Work with easily understandable examples and explanations that take you deep into the theory of metaprogramming
• Get practical experience in writing reusable code with real-world examples

Book Description

Effective and reusable code makes your application development process seamless and easily maintainable. With Python, you will have access to advanced metaprogramming features that you can use to build high-performing applications.

This book starts by introducing you to the need and applications of metaprogramming before navigating the fundamentals of object-oriented programming. As you progress, you will learn simple decorators, then work with metaclasses, and later focus on introspection and reflection.

You will also delve into generics and typing before defining templates for algorithms.

Next, you will understand your code using abstract syntax trees and explore method resolution order. The book also shows you how to create your own dynamic objects before structuring the objects through design patterns. Finally, you will learn simple code-generation techniques along with best practices and eventually build your own applications.

By the end of this learning journey, you will have the skills and confidence you need to design and build reusable high-performing applications that can solve real-world problems.

What you will learn

• Understand the programming paradigm of metaprogramming and its need
• Revisit the fundamentals of object-oriented programming
• Define decorators and work with metaclasses
• Employ introspection and reflection on your code
• Apply generics, typing, and templates to enhance your code
• Understand the structure of your code through abstract syntax trees and the behavior through method resolution order
• Create dynamic objects and generate dynamic code
• Understand various design patterns and best practices

Who This Book Is For

If you are a beginner to intermediate-level Python programmer looking to enhance your coding skills by developing reusable and advanced frameworks, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of Python will help you get the most out of this learning journey.

Table of Contents

1. Need and Applications of Meta programming
2. Refresher of OOP Concepts in Python
3. Understanding Decorators and Their Applications
4. :Working with Metaclasses
5. Understanding Introspection
6. Implementing Reflection on Python Objects
7. Understanding Generics and Typing
8. Defining Templates for Algorithms
9. Understanding Code Through Abstract Syntax Tree
10. Understanding Method Resolution Order of Iinheritance
11. Creating Dynamic Objects
12. Applying GOF Design Patterns - Part 1
13. Applying GOF Design Patterns - Part 2
14. Code Generation
15. Development of an End-to-End Case Study based Application
16. Best Practices