Build Enumerations of Constants With Python's Enum

Building Enumerations With Python's enum

Darren Jones13 Lessons 59mintermediate data-structures python stdlib

Some programming languages, such as Java and C++, have built-in support for a data type calledenumerations, commonly referred to asenums. Enums enable you to create sets of logically related constants that you can access through the enumeration itself. Unlike these languages, Python doesn’t have a dedicated syntax for enums. However, the Pythonstandard library provides anenum module that offers support for enumerations through theEnum class.

If you’re familiar with enums from other languages and wish to use them in Python, or if you simply want to learn how to work with enumerations, then this video course is designed for you.

In this video course, you’ll discover how to:

Createenumerations of constants using Python’sEnum class
Interact with enumerations and theirmembers in Python
Customize enumeration classes by addingnew functionalities
Applypractical examples to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of using enumerations

Additionally, you’ll explore other specific enumeration types available in theenum module, such asIntEnum,IntFlag, andFlag. These specialized enums will expand your repertoire.

To get the most out of this video course, you should be familiar withobject-oriented programming andinheritance in Python.

What’s Included:

13 Lessons
Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
2 Downloadable Resources
Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
Certificate of Completion

Downloadable Resources:

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Getting to Know Enumerations in Python

2 Lessons 5m

1. Building Enumerations With Python's enum (Overview)02:06

2. Getting to Know Enumerations03:41

Creating Enumerations With Python's enum

4 Lessons 17m

1. Creating Enumerations in Python05:28

2. Creating More Enumerations02:53

3. Creating Enumerations With the Functional API05:26

4. Using Automatic Values, Aliases, and Unique Values03:58

Working With Enumerations in Python

3 Lessons 13m

1. Working With Enumerations in Python04:37

2. Using Enumerations in if and match Statements02:55

3. Comparing and Sorting Enumerations05:52

Diving Deeper Into Enumerations

2 Lessons 14m

1. Extending Enumerations With New Behavior06:51

2. Exploring Other Enumeration Classes07:43

Reviewing What You've Learned

2 Lessons 8m

1. Using Enumerations: Two Practical Examples07:07

2. Building Enumerations With Python's enum (Summary)01:20

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AboutDarren Jones

With 20 years as a teacher of music technology, Darren is keen to bring his skills to the Python table.

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