Protocols vs ABCs in Python - When to Use Which One?

Published: 29 March 2024
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In this video, I’m revisiting Protocols and ABCs in Python, essential for creating abstraction layers by defining interfaces. I covered this a while back, but it deserves a fresh look to clarify: what are the key differences, and when should you use each?

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🔖 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:03 Short overview
1:53 Abstract Base Classes
5:39 Protocols
9:21 Making Protocols Behave Like ABCs
12:45 Conclusion
14:54 Outro

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