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Frankenstein's `__init__`

a year ago
  • #Python
  • #ZeroMQ
  • #Threading
  • A Python service test intermittently fails due to an unexpected AttributeError related to 'should_exit'.
  • Investigation reveals a FooBarWidget class that initializes its parent's __init__ in a separate thread, causing race conditions.
  • The design aims to avoid blocking the main thread with ZeroMQ socket operations, but leads to unpredictable behavior.
  • The solution, while functional, is criticized for its complexity and potential to confuse developers.