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Docs: add dunder and walrus to the glossary (#137430)

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with :term:`abstract base classes <abstract base class>`.) Instead, it with :term:`abstract base classes <abstract base class>`.) Instead, it
typically employs :func:`hasattr` tests or :term:`EAFP` programming. typically employs :func:`hasattr` tests or :term:`EAFP` programming.
dunder
An informal short-hand for "double underscore", used when talking about a
:term:`special method`. For example, ``__init__`` is often pronounced
"dunder init".
EAFP EAFP
Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. This common Python coding Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. This common Python coding
style assumes the existence of valid keys or attributes and catches style assumes the existence of valid keys or attributes and catches
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A computer defined entirely in software. Python's virtual machine A computer defined entirely in software. Python's virtual machine
executes the :term:`bytecode` emitted by the bytecode compiler. executes the :term:`bytecode` emitted by the bytecode compiler.
walrus operator
A light-hearted way to refer to the :ref:`assignment expression
<assignment-expressions>` operator ``:=`` because it looks a bit like a
walrus if you turn your head.
Zen of Python Zen of Python
Listing of Python design principles and philosophies that are helpful in Listing of Python design principles and philosophies that are helpful in
understanding and using the language. The listing can be found by typing understanding and using the language. The listing can be found by typing