Using Python dataclasses to simplify managing class objects

The video tutorial introduces data classes in Python, highlighting their ability to reduce boilerplate code in class definitions. It compares traditional class structures with data classes, showing how data classes simplify the process by automatically generating methods like __init__, __repr__, and comparison methods. The tutorial explains how data classes handle type descriptors and default values, and how to customize initialization using post-init methods, field functions, and init VAR. Advanced features and use cases of data classes are also discussed, demonstrating their flexibility and efficiency in managing class properties.

Describe how default values are handled in data classes.

What is the purpose of the 'field' function in data classes?