https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/pydantic/ Recent content in Pydantic on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-07-03-python-data-class-libraries-dataclasses-attrs-pydantic-cattrs/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-07-03-python-data-class-libraries-dataclasses-attrs-pydantic-cattrs/ <p>Python 3.7 introduced <code>dataclasses</code> as a stdlib way to reduce boilerplate when defining data containers. Since then, a rich ecosystem of complementary and competing libraries has emerged — each offering different trade-offs in validation, serialization, and performance. For Python developers building APIs, data pipelines, or configuration systems, understanding these options is essential.</p>