How does the @ sign in Python work?

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I've seen people use @s in Python but I never knew what they where for, I cant seem to figure out what it is used for. What is it used for?

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 07 '15 at 02:56

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The @ symbol is used for class, function and method decorators.You can use a decorator to add some modified things that wouldn't be returned by function normally. Here is a nice example.

answered Jun 07 '15 at 02:56

Ali Gajani

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Can you put an example? – YoungerDryas Jun 07 '15 at 02:59
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This is a good [example](http://py-men.blogspot.com/2013/09/python-class-attributes-with-validation.html). – Ali Gajani Jun 07 '15 at 03:05

How does the @ sign in Python work?

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