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Python [decorators](https://realpython.com/primer-on-python-decorators/) are another popular and convenient use case for inner functions, especially for closures. **Decorators** are higher-order functions that take a callable (function, method, class) as an argument and return another callable.

Python Inner Functions: What Are They Good For?

Real Python

Here’s what the entity resolution query looks like: ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97ec307e-6b10-46fd-8b6a-773f9f163875_1212x728.png) I’m joining the table with itself on state + zipcode to reduce the search space and using string similarity thresholds for filtering potential duplicates. In entity resolution methodology this is known as “blocking.”

Fundamental Data Engineering Concepts - Part 2

Ergest Xheblati

**The Perils of Comparison:** Excessive social comparison leads to decreased self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Measuring our worth solely by the amount of work completed damages our mental health and satisfaction.

Are You Really Worthy?

Swirling Visions

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