How does Python handle type hints and type checking? #38
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A:Type hints use the typing module and colon syntax (e.g., |
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A:Type hints use the typing module and colon syntax (e.g.,
def func(x: int) -> str:). They're optional and don't affect runtime behavior. Tools like mypy perform static type checking. Introduced in PEP 484, enhanced in PEP 526.