RealPython - Python Decorators 101

Python Decorators 101​

In this course on Python decorators, you’ll learn what they are and how to create and use them. Decorators provide a simple syntax for calling higher-order functions in Python. By definition, a decorator is a function that takes another function and extends the behavior of the latter function without explicitly modifying it.


What’s Included:

• 20 Lessons
• 2 Downloadable Resources
• Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial

Downloadable Resources:

• Course Slides (PDF)
• Python Decorators Q&A Transcript (PDF)

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Section 1: Functions​

1. Decorators Course Introduction and Overview - 00:47
2. An Example Function - 02:45
3. Functions as First-Class Objects in Python - 03:08
4. Inner Functions - 02:37
5. Returning Functions From Functions - 03:23
6. Section 1 Review - 00:56

Section 2: Decorators​

1. Section 2 Overview - 00:31
2. Simple Decorators - 06:16
3. Syntactic Sugar - 02:53
4. Reusing Decorators - 02:37
5. Decorating Functions With Arguments - 06:10
6. Returning Values From Decorated Functions - 03:22
7. Who Are You, Really? - 05:45
8. Section 2 Review - 01:20

Section 3: Real-World Examples​

1. Section 3 Overview -02:09
2. Timing Functions With Decorators -05:47
3. Debugging Code With Decorators -08:50
4. Slowing Down Code With Decorators - 03:31
5. Registering Plugins With Decorators - 03:38
6. Decorators 101 Recap and Review - 01:14

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