zodiac, a new approach to monkey patching in python

In plain words

Zodiac is a Python monkeypatching library that enables developers to modify or extend existing code at runtime. It is designed for Python developers who need to patch functions and classes without altering source files. The library offers an alternative approach to traditional monkeypatching techniques, making runtime code modifications more manageable and organized.

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