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Asked: May 22, 20262026-05-22T15:38:21+00:00 2026-05-22T15:38:21+00:00

How do I check if a property is settable or deletable in Python? The

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How do I check if a property is settable or deletable in Python?

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type(obj).__dict__["prop_name"].fset is not None
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    2026-05-22T15:38:22+00:00Added an answer on May 22, 2026 at 3:38 pm

    This is a good case when you should subscribe to “It’s Easier to Ask for Forgiveness than Permission” philosophy, and just handle the exception in case property is not settable/deletable.

    try:
        x.prop = 42
    except AttributeError:
        pass
    
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