Build Enumerations of Constants With Python's Enum

Building Enumerations With Python's enum

Darren Jones
Darren Jones 13 Lessons 59m intermediate data-structures python
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Some programming languages, such as Java and C++, have built-in support for a data type called enumerations, commonly referred to as enums. Enums enable you to create sets of logically related constants that you can access through the enumeration itself. Unlike these languages, Python doesn’t have a dedicated syntax for enums. However, the Python standard library provides an enum module that offers support for enumerations through the Enum class.

If you’re familiar with enums from other languages and wish to use them in Python, or if you simply want to learn how to work with enumerations, then this video course is designed for you.

In this video course, you’ll discover how to:

  • Create enumerations of constants using Python’s Enum class
  • Interact with enumerations and their members in Python
  • Customize enumeration classes by adding new functionalities
  • Apply practical examples to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of using enumerations

Additionally, you’ll explore other specific enumeration types available in the enum module, such as IntEnum, IntFlag, and Flag. These specialized enums will expand your repertoire.

To get the most out of this video course, you should be familiar with object-oriented programming and inheritance in Python.

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Getting to Know Enumerations in Python

2 Lessons 5m

1. Building Enumerations With Python's enum (Overview) 02:06

2. Getting to Know Enumerations 03:41

Creating Enumerations With Python's enum

4 Lessons 17m

1. Creating Enumerations in Python 05:28

2. Creating More Enumerations 02:53

3. Creating Enumerations With the Functional API 05:26

4. Using Automatic Values, Aliases, and Unique Values 03:58

Working With Enumerations in Python

3 Lessons 13m

1. Working With Enumerations in Python 04:37

2. Using Enumerations in if and match Statements 02:55

3. Comparing and Sorting Enumerations 05:52

Diving Deeper Into Enumerations

2 Lessons 14m

1. Extending Enumerations With New Behavior 06:51

2. Exploring Other Enumeration Classes 07:43

Reviewing What You've Learned

2 Lessons 8m

1. Using Enumerations: Two Practical Examples 07:07

2. Building Enumerations With Python's enum (Summary) 01:20

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About Darren Jones

With 20 years as a teacher of music technology, Darren is keen to bring his skills to the Python table.

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