utils.py
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from functools import wraps
from typing import Any, Callable, TypeVar, cast
from warnings import warn
C = TypeVar("C", bound=Callable[..., Any])
def experimental(func: C) -> C:
"""
Decorator that marks the decorated function as experimental.
The first time an experimental function is called, a warning is printed.
Example::
@experimental
def forty_two() -> int:
return 42
"""
has_warned = False
@wraps(func)
def wrap_experimental(*args: Any, **kwargs: Any) -> Any:
nonlocal has_warned
if not has_warned:
name = f"{func.__module__}.{func.__qualname__}"
warn(
f"You're calling {name} which is considered *experimental*."
" Expect: breaking changes, poor documentation, and bugs."
)
has_warned = True
return func(*args, **kwargs)
return cast(C, wrap_experimental)