compile() — Advanced Playground

Compiles source code into a code object for exec() or eval()

Python Playground

# compile() - implementing the protocol
class Custom:
    def __compile__(self):
        return "custom result"

obj = Custom()
print(compile(obj))

Output

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Understanding the dunder methods that compile() calls helps you customize behavior for your own classes.

Try modifying the code above to explore different behaviors. Can you extend the example to handle a new use case?