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Discussion Forum : Decorators - General Questions (Q.No. 24)
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24.
How does the @functools.singledispatch decorator differ from @functools.singledispatchmethod?
@functools.singledispatch is used for functions, while @functools.singledispatchmethod is used for methods.
@functools.singledispatch is used for static methods, while @functools.singledispatchmethod is used for instance methods.
@functools.singledispatch is used for class-level attribute access, while @functools.singledispatchmethod is used for dynamic method invocation.
There is no difference; they serve the same purpose.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
@functools.singledispatch is used for functions, providing a mechanism for function overloading based on argument types, while @functools.singledispatchmethod serves the same purpose but is specifically designed for methods within a class.
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