How can I make an alias to a non-function member attribute in a Python class?

Question

I\'m in the midst of writing a Python library API and I often run into the scenario where my users want multiple different names for the same functions and variables.

If

Answer 1

This can be solved in exactly the same way as with class methods. For example:

class Dummy:
    def __init__(self):
        self._x = 17

    @property
    def x(self):
        return self._x

    @x.setter
    def x(self, inp):
        self._x = inp

    @x.deleter
    def x(self):
        del self._x

    # Alias
    xValue = x

d = Dummy()
print(d.x, d.xValue)
#=> (17, 17)
d.x = 0
print(d.x, d.xValue)
#=> (0, 0)
d.xValue = 100
print(d.x, d.xValue)
#=> (100, 100)

The two values will always stay in sync. You write the actual property code with the attribute name you prefer, and then you alias it with whatever legacy name(s) you need.