Nikita Sobolev 10/24/2020

Higher Kinded Types in Python

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This technical article introduces Higher Kinded Types (HKTs) in Python, covering their purpose, implementation, and limitations. It details the release of dry-python/returns@0.15, which enables HKT emulation. The post explains type system layers (simple, generic) and demonstrates practical use cases for writing more flexible and expressive generic functions.

Higher Kinded Types in Python

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