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Tip: Use keyword-only arguments in Python dataclasses (via) Useful tip from Christian Hammond: if you create a Python dataclass using @dataclass(kw_only=True) its constructor will require keyword arguments, making it easier to add additional properties in the future, including in subclasses, without risking breaking existing code.

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