PCTE-IET
BCA 2023
PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON
UGCA-1914
P RESENTATION S YNOPSIS
TOPIC: Understanding Python Decorators
NAME: Ansh Soni
UNIV.ROLL.NO: 2322091
OFFICIAL E-MAIL ADDRESS: ansh43122@gmail.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS: LISTING MAIN POINTS & SUB-
POINTS TO BE COVERED IN PRESENTATION
What are Decorators?
Used for logging
Used for Enforcing access control
Used for Instrumentation
How Decorators Work
@decorator_name syntax
Can add pre-processing functionality
Can add post-processing functionality
Using Built-in Decorators
@staticmethod
@Classmethod
@Property
Chaining Decorators
multiple decorators to a single function
complex behavior modification
Practical Applications
Web frameworks
Authentication
Caching
BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF TOPIC:
Python decorators, a powerful feature that allows you to modify the behavior of functions or
methods. Decorators enhance functionality through design, enabling cleaner and more readable
code.
KEY APPLICATION AREAS OF TOPIC IN REAL LIFE:
Authentication and Authorization: In web frameworks like Flask and Django,
decorators are commonly used to manage access control
Activity Logging: Decorators can be used to automatically log function calls,
including details about the function arguments, execution time, and return values.
Data Validation: In applications where user input is critical, decorators can be used to
validate inputs before processing. This helps ensure that functions receive data in the
expected format
ADVANTAGES:
Code reusability
Separation of concerns
Enhanced readability
Modular design
Dynamic behavior
LIMITATIONS:
Complexity
Hidden Logic
Potential for Misuse
Compatibility Issues
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, Python decorators are a powerful tool for enhancing functionality through design.
They promote cleaner code, better organization, and increased reusability. Understanding and
effectively using decorators can significantly improve your Python programming skills.
FUTURE SCOPE:
Enhanced Type Checking and Annotations
Static analysis
Enhanced Annotations
Integration with Async Programming
Async Decorators
Concurrency Control
Improved Performance and Efficiency
Optimized execution
Caching mechanisms
FULL URL OF RESOURCES/AUTHENTIC REFERENCES USED
FOR RESEARCH:
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/decorators-in-python/
https://www.datacamp.com/tutorial/decorators-python
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/python-decorators-explained/
https://www.toppr.com/guides/python-guide/tutorials/python-advanced-topics/
python-decorators-how-to-use-it-and-why/
https://book.pythontips.com/en/latest/decorators.html
