How to create abstract properties in python abstract classes

Since Python 3.3 a bug was fixed meaning the property() decorator is now correctly identified as abstract when applied to an abstract method. Note: Order matters, you have to use @property above @abstractmethod Python 3.3+: (python docs): from abc import ABC, abstractmethod class C(ABC): @property @abstractmethod def my_abstract_property(self): … Python 2: (python docs) from abc … Read more

Default Interface Methods. What is deep meaningful difference now, between abstract class and interface?

Conceptual First of all, there is a conceptual difference between a class and an interface. A class should describe an “is a” relationship. E.g. a Ferrari is a Car An interface should describe a contract of a type. E.g. A Car has a steering wheel. Currently abstract classes are sometimes used for code reuse, even … Read more

How to create an instance of anonymous class of abstract class in Kotlin?

From the official Kotlin language documentation: window.addMouseListener(object : MouseAdapter() { override fun mouseClicked(e : MouseEvent) { // … } Applied to your problem at hand: val keyListener = object : KeyAdapter() { override fun keyPressed(keyEvent : KeyEvent) { // … } As Peter Lamberg has pointed out – if the anonymous class is actually an … Read more