PyHEP 2019: Python 3.8
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The document discusses the new features of Python 3.8, which was recently released. Some key updates include positional-only arguments, the walrus operator for variable assignment, improved static typing support, and performance enhancements. The document also notes additional developer changes and provides resources for obtaining Python 3.8.
![Python 3.8: Walrus operator
Assignment in Python is a statement (limited):
item = ... # simple
item[...] = ... # item
item.attr = ... # attr
a, b, = ... # tuple
a = b = ... # chained (special case)
But what about assigning in other places, like in the C languages?
if x = True: # Will never be allowed, too easy to make mistake
f(x=True) # Keyword argument
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![Python 3.8: Walrus operator (2)
Solution: A new operator!
• Spelling: := (looks like a sideways walrus)
• Works almost anywhere normal = doesn’t (one way to do things)
• Often requires parenthesis for clarity
if res := check():
print(res)
a = [None, 0, 1, 2]
while a := b.pop():
print(a)
• Use carefully: could make code harder to read
• C++17/C++20 adding variable defines in loops for similar reasons
• Scope leaks, (un?)fortunately
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![Python 3.8: Static typing
Static type hints are a big feature of Python 3, and now they are much more powerful:
Literals type (AKA make-shift enums)
def f(val : Literal['yes', 'no', 'auto']): ...
Final (AKA const)
x : Final[bool] = True
x = False # Invalid in type checker like mypy
Protocols (ACA C++20 Concepts / Java Interface)
class HasName(Protocol):
name: str
Now you can use HasName, will require a name attribute.
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![TypedASDT
• TypedAST merged into Python!
• feature_version selector (3.4+)
>>> import ast
>>> s = ast.parse('x = 2 # type: Int', type_comments=True)
>>> ast.dump(s)
"Module(body=[Assign(
targets=[Name(id='x', ctx=Store())],
value=Constant(value=2, kind=None),
type_comment='Int')],
type_ignores=[])"
• ast.get_source_segment gets the source for a bit of ast, if location information is
present.
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PyHEP 2019: Python 3.8
- 1. Python 3.8 Henry Schreiner October 18, 2019
- 2. New in Python • Python 3.6 ▶ Big update ▶ First version fast as 2.7 ▶ New f-strings very popular • Python 3.7 ▶ First version faster than 2.7 ▶ OpenSSL update has affected adoption • Python 3.8 ▶ Released just a few days ago! ▶ What’s new? 1/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 3. Themes • Performance • ABI / Internals • Static typing 2/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 4. Python 3.8: Positional-only arguments d = dict(one=1, two=2) d = dict({'one':1, 'two':2} Challenge: write dict yourself 3/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 5. Python 3.8: Positional-only arguments d = dict(one=1, two=2) d = dict({'one':1, 'two':2} Challenge: write dict yourself def dict(arg=None, **kargs): ... dict(arg=3) # OOPS! You have to use *args, and limit to 1 arg yourself. Or… 3/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 6. Python 3.8: Positional-only arguments (2) If you look at the signatures of dict, pow, or some other builtins, you will see something kind of like this: def dict(arg=None, /, **kargs): ... That is now valid Python in 3.8! Why is it useful? • Allow kwargs and positional arguments without overlap • Force positional arguments without names • You can change the internal name - not part of your API def f(pos, /, pos_or_kw, *, kw_required, kw_optional=None): ... 4/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 7. Python 3.8: Walrus operator Assignment in Python is a statement (limited): item = ... # simple item[...] = ... # item item.attr = ... # attr a, b, = ... # tuple a = b = ... # chained (special case) But what about assigning in other places, like in the C languages? if x = True: # Will never be allowed, too easy to make mistake f(x=True) # Keyword argument 5/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 8. Python 3.8: Walrus operator (2) Solution: A new operator! • Spelling: := (looks like a sideways walrus) • Works almost anywhere normal = doesn’t (one way to do things) • Often requires parenthesis for clarity if res := check(): print(res) a = [None, 0, 1, 2] while a := b.pop(): print(a) • Use carefully: could make code harder to read • C++17/C++20 adding variable defines in loops for similar reasons • Scope leaks, (un?)fortunately 6/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 9. Python 3.8: f-string debugging In Python 3.6, f-strings make string interpolation easy: >>> x = 3 >>> print(f"x = {x}") x = 3 Debugging is now DRY with the = specifier: >>> print(f"{x = }") x = 3 • Spaces respected • Mix with complex expressions or formatting 7/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 10. Python 3.8: Static typing Static type hints are a big feature of Python 3, and now they are much more powerful: Literals type (AKA make-shift enums) def f(val : Literal['yes', 'no', 'auto']): ... Final (AKA const) x : Final[bool] = True x = False # Invalid in type checker like mypy Protocols (ACA C++20 Concepts / Java Interface) class HasName(Protocol): name: str Now you can use HasName, will require a name attribute. 8/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 11. TypedASDT • TypedAST merged into Python! • feature_version selector (3.4+) >>> import ast >>> s = ast.parse('x = 2 # type: Int', type_comments=True) >>> ast.dump(s) "Module(body=[Assign( targets=[Name(id='x', ctx=Store())], value=Constant(value=2, kind=None), type_comment='Int')], type_ignores=[])" • ast.get_source_segment gets the source for a bit of ast, if location information is present. 9/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 12. Other features • TypedDict gives types to dict parts • importlib.metadata gives you info from installed packages (like importlib.resources) • math and statistics have new functions • namedtuple, pickle, and more are faster • SyntaxError messages are more detailed in some common cases • multiprocessing.shared_memory – can avoid pickle transfer of objects • reversed works on dicts • Unpacking in return/yield 10/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 13. Other developer changes • --libs no longer include libpython • Single ABI for debug/release • Runtime audit hooks • New C API for initialization • Provisional vectorcall protocol – fast calling of C functions • Pickle support out-of-band data (multiple streams) (Protocol 5) • __code__ now has .replace, like __signature__ 11/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 14. Final Words Released • Python.org released • Docker: docker run --rm -it python:3.8 • Scikit-HEP GCC 9.2 ManyLinux1 containers Not yet released • Conda: Coming soon • Numpy wheels • Homebrew: In progress • Still missing in Azure, etc. • Scikit-HEP build tools (Windows, ManyLinux1 + GCC 9.2) 12/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019
- 15. Sources • Official docs • RealPython article • DeepSource This presentation available at /henryiii/python38. 13/13Henry Schreiner Python 3.8 October 18, 2019