Python pprint: display readable structures
Make nested structures readable during development and local diagnosis.
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Represent exact ratios and preserve numerator and denominator through calculations.
Python HTMLParser: process HTML events
Process small HTML streams without building a complete tree.
XML in Python with ElementTree
Process XML as a tree with the standard library and explicit validation.
Python importlib.metadata: inspect installed packages
Read installed distribution metadata with the standard library.
Python tokenize: read source-code tokens
Read Python's lexical layer to build precise code tools.
Python AST: analyze code and literals safely
Turn source code into a tree for analysis without executing the received text.
Python inspect: examine signatures and objects
Examine call contracts for tools, adapters, and tests.
Python shlex: parse command lines safely
Split quoted arguments correctly and understand the shell security boundary.
Python configparser: read INI files
Parse INI settings with sections, defaults, and explicit type conversion.
Python tarfile: TAR archives and safe extraction
Create compressed TAR packages and treat extraction as a sensitive operation.
Python zipfile: create and read ZIP archives
Build ZIP archives with predictable names and defensive extraction.