
Siyali Gupta started this conversation 3 months ago.
How to make attribute in dataclass read-only?
How can I make an attribute in a dataclass read-only, and what are the methods to ensure immutability in Python classes?
codecool
Posted 3 months ago
To make an attribute in a dataclass read-only and ensure immutability in Python classes, you can follow these steps:
Use field with init=False: Create a dataclass attribute with field(init=False) to prevent it from being set during initialization. This makes the attribute effectively read-only.
Use property: Define the attribute as a property with only a getter method, ensuring that it cannot be modified after the object is created.
Set frozen=True: Use the frozen=True parameter when defining the dataclass to make all attributes read-only. This will prevent any modification to the attributes after initialization.
By following these methods, you can create immutable dataclass attributes and ensure the integrity of your data.