Alex Dijkstra - Descriptors: Decoding the Magic

Descriptors serve as silent architects of user-friendly API's, and shaping the foundations of various functionalities like ORM's, validators, caching, properties and many others. Though often shrouded in mystery, understanding descriptors unlocks a deeper grasp of Python's inner workings and empowers developers to wield its magic. Descriptors are everywhere in Python, and you probably use them more often than you realise. In this talk, we'll try to demystify descriptors, unraveling their mechanisms and uncovering their profound impact on Python development. Through clear examples and practical use cases, we'll explore the essence of descriptors, shedding light on their crucial role in crafting elegant Python.