Matt Layman 11/29/2018

Deciphering Python: How to use Abstract Syntax Trees (AST) to understand code

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This article explains how the Python interpreter uses Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs) to understand and execute code. It details the process from tokenization to bytecode and provides a practical guide on using Python's built-in `ast` module to analyze code, including a walkthrough of building a tool to inspect imported modules.

Deciphering Python: How to use Abstract Syntax Trees (AST) to understand code

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