Advanced Python · interview question
Another engineer will maintain this code later. What choice helps the most around functools.wraps?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Make the rule obvious in names, flow, and boundaries so the next reader does not have to reverse-engineer your intent.
Why
Maintainability comes from explicit intent. Candidates sound more experienced when they mention why wraps exists rather than only that it should be added.
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