Planned Deprecation Of APIs In V0.3

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Planned Deprecation of APIs in v0.3: Enhancing Clarity and Consistency

As we continue to develop and refine our API, it's essential to address areas where AI agents may struggle to understand the design. In this article, we'll discuss the planned deprecation of certain APIs in v0.3, focusing on improvements that enhance clarity, consistency, and overall user experience.

Simplifying Design Functionality

One area where AI agents may struggle is with the design function, which can be replaced by a more straightforward approach. The current implementation of instance, providers, and classes can be deprecated in favor of a single design function. This change will not only simplify the design process but also reduce the likelihood of errors caused by AI misinterpretation.

# Current implementation
@instance
class MyClass:
    pass

# Proposed replacement
design(
    instance=MyClass
)

By deprecating the instance, providers, and classes keywords, we can create a more streamlined and intuitive design process. This change will also improve the overall consistency of our API, making it easier for users to understand and work with.

Clarifying Decorator Names

Another area where AI agents may struggle is with the naming of decorators. Specifically, the use of @instance and @injected can be confusing, as AI agents may not understand the distinction between these two decorators. To address this issue, we propose replacing these decorators with more descriptive names, such as @pinjected.object_proxy and @pinjected.function_proxy.

# Current implementation
@instance
def my_function():
    pass

# Proposed replacement
@pinjected.object_proxy
def my_function():
    pass

By using more descriptive names, we can improve the clarity and consistency of our API, making it easier for users to understand and work with. This change will also help to reduce errors caused by AI misinterpretation.

Improving IProxy Understanding

The IProxy feature is a crucial aspect of our API, allowing users to place global constants around injected functions. However, AI agents may struggle to understand that calling an injected function returns an IProxy. To address this issue, we propose adding additional documentation and examples to help users understand this feature.

# Current implementation
@injected
def my_function():
    pass

# Proposed improvement
@pinjected.object_proxy
def my_function():
    pass
    # Returns an IProxy object
    return IProxy()

By improving the understanding of IProxy, we can create a more intuitive and user-friendly API, making it easier for users to work with and understand.

Simplifying meta_design

The __meta_design__ feature is another area where AI agents may struggle. Specifically, the use of __meta_design__ = design(overrides = design()) can be confusing, as AI agents may not understand the relationship between these two design functions. To address this issue, we propose simplifying the __meta_design__ feature by introducing a new __pinjected_overrides__ variable.

# Current implementation
__meta_design__ = design(
    overrides = design()
)

# Proposed replacement
__pinjected_overrides__ = design()

By simplifying the __meta_design__ feature, we can create a more intuitive and user-friendly API, making it easier for users to work with and understand.

Prioritizing Deprecation

To ensure a smooth transition to the new API, we propose prioritizing the deprecation of the following features:

  1. Deprecation of instance, providers, classes: Replace these keywords with a single design function to simplify the design process and improve consistency.
  2. Deprecation of meta_design: Simplify the __meta_design__ feature by introducing a new __pinjected_overrides__ variable.
  3. Change decorator names for clarification: Replace @instance and @injected with more descriptive names, such as @pinjected.object_proxy and @pinjected.function_proxy.

By prioritizing these deprecation efforts, we can create a more intuitive and user-friendly API, making it easier for users to work with and understand.
Planned Deprecation of APIs in v0.3: Q&A

As we continue to develop and refine our API, we want to ensure that our users are informed and prepared for the changes ahead. In this Q&A article, we'll address some of the most frequently asked questions about the planned deprecation of APIs in v0.3.

Q: What is the planned deprecation of APIs in v0.3?

A: The planned deprecation of APIs in v0.3 involves removing or replacing certain features and functionality to improve the overall clarity, consistency, and user experience of our API.

Q: Why is this change necessary?

A: This change is necessary to address areas where AI agents may struggle to understand the design, such as the design function, decorator names, and IProxy feature. By simplifying and clarifying these features, we can create a more intuitive and user-friendly API.

Q: What features are being deprecated?

A: The following features are being deprecated:

  1. instance, providers, and classes keywords: These keywords will be replaced by a single design function to simplify the design process and improve consistency.
  2. __meta_design__ feature: This feature will be simplified by introducing a new __pinjected_overrides__ variable.
  3. @instance and @injected decorators: These decorators will be replaced by more descriptive names, such as @pinjected.object_proxy and @pinjected.function_proxy.

Q: How will this change affect my code?

A: The change will affect your code in the following ways:

  1. instance, providers, and classes keywords: You will need to replace these keywords with a single design function.
  2. __meta_design__ feature: You will need to simplify the __meta_design__ feature by introducing a new __pinjected_overrides__ variable.
  3. @instance and @injected decorators: You will need to replace these decorators with more descriptive names, such as @pinjected.object_proxy and @pinjected.function_proxy.

Q: What is the timeline for this change?

A: The timeline for this change is as follows:

  1. Deprecation of instance, providers, and classes keywords: This change will be implemented in v0.3.
  2. Deprecation of __meta_design__ feature: This change will be implemented in v0.3.
  3. Change of decorator names: This change will be implemented in v0.3.

Q: How can I prepare for this change?

A: To prepare for this change, we recommend the following:

  1. Review your code: Review your code to identify areas where you are using the deprecated features.
  2. Update your code: Update your code to use the new features and functionality.
  3. Test your code: Test your code to ensure that it is working as expected.

Q: What if I have questions or concerns about this change?

A: If you have questions or concerns about this change, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help and want to ensure that you are prepared for the changes ahead.

By following these steps and staying informed, you can ensure a smooth transition to the new API and continue to develop and refine your applications with ease.