Structural Pattern Matching in Python

Python 3.10 introduces structural pattern-matching syntax that allows developers to compare objects based on their structure rather than just their type. This feature is already available in languages such as Scala, Rust, Java, and Python 3.10.

There are nine different types of patterns in Python, including literal pattern, capture pattern, wildcard pattern, AS pattern, OR pattern, guard pattern, value pattern, sequence pattern, mapping pattern, and class pattern.

This article covers the first five types of patterns with examples.