Random Time-Freezing Function with Freezegun Library

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This code defines a function that uses the random feature of the Freezegun library to freeze time and performs some operations under the frozen time.


Technology Stack : Freezegun, datetime

Code Type : The type of code

Code Difficulty : Advanced


                
                    
import random
from freezegun import freeze_time
from datetime import datetime

def random_freeze_time_function():
    # This function will randomly select a feature from Freezegun library and use it
    features = [
        freeze_time('2021-01-01'),  # freeze time to a specific date
        freeze_time(datetime(2021, 1, 1)),  # freeze time to a datetime object
        freeze_time('now'),  # freeze time to the current time
        freeze_time('2021-01-01', tick='s'),  # freeze time to a specific date and tick to seconds
        freeze_time('now', tick='s'),  # freeze time to the current time and tick to seconds
    ]
    
    selected_feature = random.choice(features)
    
    def function_with_freeze_time():
        with selected_feature:
            print("Time is frozen to:", selected_feature)
            # Simulate some operations that depend on the frozen time
            print("Operation performed under frozen time")
    
    return function_with_freeze_time

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