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    Python @property Decorator Cheatsheet

    1. Using @property with Getter, Setter, and Deleter

    class MyClass:

    def __init__(self):

    self._value = None # Private attribute

    @property

    def value(self):

    """Getter for value."""

    return self._value

    @value.setter

    def value(self, new_value):

    """Setter for value."""

    if new_value < 0:

    raise ValueError('Value must be non-negative')

    self._value = new_value

    @value.deleter

    def value(self):

    """Deleter for value."""

    del self._value

    2. Importance of Private Attributes

    Why Use Private Attributes?

    - Encapsulation: Hides the internal state of an object.

    - Controlled Access: Validates and controls changes to the state through methods.

    Infinite Recursion Problem Example

    Incorrect Usage:

    class Counter:

    def __init__(self):

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    self.value = 0 # Incorrectly accessing the property

    @property

    def value(self):

    return self._value

    @value.setter

    def value(self, new_value):

    self._value = new_value

    This causes infinite recursion because self.value calls the setter again.

    Corrected Example:

    class Counter:

    def __init__(self):

    self._value = 0 # Use private attribute

    @property

    def value(self):

    return self._value

    @value.setter

    def value(self, new_value):

    if new_value < 0:

    raise ValueError('Must be non-negative')

    self._value = new_value

    3. Accessing Properties vs. Regular Methods

    | Feature | Property Access | Method Call |

    |----------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|

    | Syntax | obj.value | obj.get_value() |

    | Mutability | obj.value = 10 | obj.set_value(10) |

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    | Readability | More intuitive | Slightly verbose |

    | Control over access | Uses decorators | Standard methods |

    4. Best Practices & Tips

    - Use Private Attributes: Always use a private attribute for backing properties.

    - Validate Input: Ensure setters validate data to maintain integrity.

    - Readability: Prefer properties for simple access; methods for complex operations.

    - Avoid Side Effects: Keep property getters free of side effects to maintain predictability.

    - Documentation: Document getters/setters to clarify their purpose and constraints.

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