Fast Abstract

Fast Abstract is a high-performance implementation of abstract base classes for Python, designed with optimized checks and minimal overhead. Created by Michael Avina, this module offers a lightweight solution for developers who want to leverage abstract classes without the additional overhead of Python's built-in abc module.

Why?

I wanted a lightweight, high-performance alternative to Python's abc module that still provides the essential functionality of abstract base classes. Fast Abstract is perfect for applications that require speed and minimal overhead while still enforcing interface contracts within your Python code.

Features

• Optimized for Performance: Fast Abstract uses tuples and avoids dynamic checks wherever possible to minimize runtime overhead.
• Lightweight: The module is small, simple, and easy to integrate into any Python project.
• Flexible Enforcement Levels: Allows you to specify enforcement levels ('error', 'warning', 'none') for abstract method checks.

Installation

You can install Fast Abstract using pip

Usage

from fast_abstract import FastAbstract, abstractmethod, abstractproperty

class MyBase(FastAbstract):
    @abstractmethod
    def method(self):
        pass
    
    @abstractproperty
    def my_property(self):
        """Abstract property example."""
        pass

    @abstractmethod
    def abstract_another_method(self):
        """Abstract method example with prefix 'abstract_'."""
        pass

class ConcreteClass(MyBase):
    def method(self):
        print("Method implemented in ConcreteClass")

    @property
    def my_property(self):
        return "Property implemented in ConcreteClass"

    def abstract_another_method(self):
        print("Abstract method with prefix implemented")

obj = ConcreteClass()
obj.method()  # This will print: Method implemented in ConcreteClass
print(obj.my_property)  # This will print: Property implemented in ConcreteClass
obj.abstract_another_method()  # This will print: Abstract method with prefix implemented

### 5. `LICENSE` File

The license remains the same:

#### `LICENSE`

```plaintext
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