1.6 - Data Classes and Named Tuples
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What decorator is used to define a data class?
💡 Hint: Think about how you mark a special function in Python.
What are named tuples primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Remember the unique feature of named tuples.
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What does the @dataclass decorator do in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about functionality that eliminates manual coding.
True or False: Named tuples can be modified after creation.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of immutability and think of tuples.
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Create a data class representing a book, with attributes for title, author, and publication year. Include a method that returns a string formatted as 'Title by Author (Year)'.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can keep the formatting consistent and where to place your print method.
Design a use case for named tuples that could be used in a database context, such as storing user information. Provide the named tuple definition and an example of instantiation.
💡 Hint: Focus on the fields that would be essential in a user profile.
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