Tip for clean code in Python:

Use Dataclasses for classes that primarily store data. The @dataclass decorator automatically generates special methods like __init__(), __repr__(), and __eq__(), reducing boilerplate code and making your intent clearer.

from dataclasses import dataclass

# --- BEFORE: Using a standard class ---
# A lot of boilerplate code is needed for basic functionality.

class ProductOld:
    def __init__(self, name: str, price: float, sku: str):
        self.name = name
        self.price = price
        self.sku = sku

    def __repr__(self):
        return f"ProductOld(name='{self.name}', price={self.price}, sku='{self.sku}')"

    def __eq__(self, other):
        if not isinstance(other, ProductOld):
            return NotImplemented
        return (self.name, self.price, self.sku) == (other.name, other.price, other.sku)

# Example Usage
product_a = ProductOld("Laptop", 1200.00, "LP-123")
product_b = ProductOld("Laptop", 1200.00, "LP-123")

print(product_a)  # Output: ProductOld(name='Laptop', price=1200.0, sku='LP-123')
print(product_a == product_b)  # Output: True


# --- AFTER: Using a dataclass ---
# The code is concise, readable, and less error-prone.

@dataclass(frozen=True) # frozen=True makes instances immutable
class Product:
    name: str
    price: float
    sku: str

# Example Usage
product_c = Product("Laptop", 1200.00, "LP-123")
product_d = Product("Laptop", 1200.00, "LP-123")

print(product_c)  # Output: Product(name='Laptop', price=1200.0, sku='LP-123')
print(product_c == product_d)  # Output: True

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