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Guide to Python Introspection

IBM dW: “Programmer Patrick O'Brien takes you on a detailed tour of Python’s introspection features using -- naturally -- Python’s introspection features.”

Introspection reveals useful information about your program’s objects. Python, a dynamic, object-oriented programming language, provides tremendous introspection support. This article showcases many of its capabilities, from the most basic forms of help to the more advanced forms of inquisition.

Pretty neat! This is why I like Python. Python programs don’t even need separate documentation most of the time. Code is the documentation.