Introduction to Decorators - Power Up Your Python Code

Dive into a comprehensive 3-hour tutorial on Python decorators presented by Geir Arne Hjelle at PyCon US. Explore the power of functions as first-class objects in Python and learn how to leverage the decorator syntax to enhance your code's capabilities. Discover how decorators can be used to apply one function to another at compile time, offering a clean and efficient way to add functionality. Master the art of creating your own decorators and understand their practical applications, from adding authentication to websites to automating class creation and even JIT-compiling long-running calculations. Follow along with the accompanying code on GitHub and use the provided timestamps to navigate through specific topics. By the end of this tutorial, gain the skills to become a more efficient Python programmer by harnessing the full potential of decorators in your projects.

Tutorial: Geir Arne Hjelle - Introduction to Decorators: Power Up Your Python Code