python-design

Apply Python-specific abstractions and immutability patterns to design clean modules and APIs.

2|1|Updated Mar 8, 2026
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Skill: python-design
Source: https://github.com/mattstruble/skills/tree/main/python-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattstruble/skills --skill python-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Python design patterns and idioms for writing clean, well-structured Python code. Use this skill when writing or reviewing Python code, designing Python APIs, or refactoring Python modules. It also covers choosing between Python-specific abstractions (Protocol vs ABC, TypedDict vs dataclass, Enum vs string), and when to use advanced typing patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance on data containers and interface contracts (Protocol, ABC, Mixin).
  • Selection of appropriate data representations (frozen dataclass, TypedDict, Enum, NamedTuple).
  • Practical module hygiene, error handling, and composition guidance with actionable patterns.

Quick Start

Analyze a small Python module and outline the recommended design choices for its domain model.

Frequently Asked Questions about python-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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When should I use Python Protocols vs ABCs for interface design?

Select Python TypedDict for dict-based JSON data structures, frozen dataclasses for immutable domain models with methods, NamedTuple for lightweight positional records, and Enum for bounded string constants to enforce strict typing and module hygiene.

What's the best way to design clean Python modules and APIs?

Design clean Python modules using practical architecture patterns that enforce immutability, clear interface contracts, and composition. Apply appropriate data representations and typing patterns to ensure well-structured code and maintainable API boundaries across your software projects.

How do I apply Python design patterns to refactor existing code?

Refactor Python code by analyzing modules to outline recommended design choices for the domain model. Apply concrete patterns for error handling, data container selection, and interface contracts to transition legacy structures into clean, well-architected code.

Does Python typing support immutability patterns for data containers?

Python typing supports immutability patterns through frozen dataclasses and NamedTuples. These structures prevent attribute modification after initialization, ensuring safe data representation and predictable behavior when passing data across module boundaries.

Why choose Mixin composition over single inheritance in Python?

Choose Mixin composition to combine specific behaviors across multiple classes without rigid single inheritance hierarchies. Mixins allow modular composition of interface contracts and utility methods, keeping Python architecture decoupled and promoting clean code practices.