class Configuration:
# Define a private class attribute (acts as a static property)
# Using a leading underscore indicates it's intended for internal use
_environment = "production"
@classmethod
def get_environment(cls) -> str:
"""Class method to safely access the class attribute."""
return cls._environment
@classmethod
def set_environment(cls, new_env: str) -> None:
"""Class method to safely modify the class attribute."""
if new_env and new_env.strip():
cls._environment = new_env
# --- Example Usage ---
if __name__ == "__main__":
# 1. Accessing the static property via the Class Name (Best Practice)
print(f"Current Environment: {Configuration.get_environment()}")
# 2. Modifying the static property via a class method
Configuration.set_environment("staging")
print(f"Updated Environment: {Configuration.get_environment()}")
'''
run:
Current Environment: production
Updated Environment: staging
'''
