Sebastian Witowski • 10/15/2020

type() vs. isinstance()

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This article explains the key differences between Python's type() and isinstance() functions for type checking. It discusses performance benchmarks, the semantic distinction between checking exact type vs. inheritance, and provides practical recommendations on when to use each function, including updates for Python 3.11.

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