What are the benefits of using typing in Python?

Gihin Oha
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Joined: 2025-02-16 08:26:47
2025-02-16 08:56:50

I’ve started to use type hints in Python with the typing module, and I can see some benefits, like better code readability and IDE support. However, I’m not sure when it's necessary or if it’s just a nice-to-have for smaller scripts.

How do type annotations improve the Python development process in the long term? Do you think it’s worth using mypy for type checking in a production environment?

Would love to hear your experiences with using typing in real projects!