# Primer on Python Decorators

DevFeed: [Primer on Python Decorators](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/primer-on-python-decorators-4396.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://realpython.com/primer-on-python-decorators/>)

Author: Geir Arne Hjelle

Published: 2026-09-01T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Real Python](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/real-python.md>)

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## AI overview

A tutorial explaining Python decorators: functions that wrap other functions to alter or extend behavior. It covers writing custom decorators, stacking them, and how decorator order affects results.

## Source excerpt

In this tutorial, you'll look at what Python decorators are and how you define and use them. Decorators can make your code more readable and reusable. Come take a look at how decorators work under the hood and practice writing your own decorators.