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I was on the #teachingpython podcast! I got to talk with Kelly and Julian about Python, #CircuitPython, UF2 bootloader troubles, and #embedded systems in general. It was a lot of fun. https://www.teachingpython.fm/156

[PyCrumble No. 6] #Python __dunder__ special methods:
What is the difference between __repr__, __str__ and __format__? (4/4)

You can use __format__ also to create your own format specifications. Just be creative! 🤠
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[PyCrumble No. 5] #Python __dunder__ special methods:
What is the difference between __repr__, __str__ and __format__? (3/4)

__format__ ensures that you can use Pythons format string mini-language with your objects. A basic usage could look like this beyond.

More about format and its mini-language next time!

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[PyCrumble No. 4] #Python __dunder__ special methods:
What is the difference between __repr__, __str__ and __format__? (2/4)

__repr__ is "what the developer wants to see", __str__ is "what the user wants to see". So you always want to implement __repr__ (especially for debugging) but __str__ is not as necessary.
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