Python Funct Decorators

Question

Can someone explain them in simple terms? I honestly just don't get them. I get that it changes the functionality of a function without altering the original code and I sort of understand syntax but it's hard to understand.

Answer 1

A decorator is a function that takes another function and extends its behavior without modifying it directly. Think of it as an additional layer you can apply to an existing function.

Answer 2

def decorator(func):
def new_function():
print("This is a decorator.")
func() # Call the original function
return new_function

@decorator
def greet():
print("Hello!")

# Call the decorated function
greet()