runtimecompare approaches one problem · two ways
Compare Approaches
The same problem solved different ways in Python, run on the same input, with what really differs and when to use each.
NamedTuple vs frozen dataclassbehaves differently
An immutable point you can unpack, compare and update.
what differs
A NamedTuple is a tuple: it unpacks, indexes, and equals a plain tuple with the same values. A frozen dataclass is its own type: it only equals another Point.
at a glance
| approach | use it when |
|---|---|
| A · NamedTuple | Tuple-like records: unpacking, indexing, compatibility with code that expects tuples. |
| B · frozen dataclass | Records that shouldn't pretend to be tuples; easier to add methods, defaults and validation. |
Watch out: Tuple equality can surprise: Point(1, 2) == Size(1, 2) for two different namedtuple types.
the outputs
Each approach runs on the same input.
concepts
typing.NamedTuplefrozen dataclass
learn it
Dataclasses: records without the boilerplate
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