PCPP2 Database Access Practice Question
You are implementing a custom type in SQLAlchemy. Which method must be overridden to convert data from the database type back to a Python object?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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process_result_value
The process_result_value method is responsible for type conversion during retrieval.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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load_dialect_impl
Why it's wrong here
This is for defining dialect-specific type behavior.
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process_result_value
Why this is correct
This converts DB results into Python objects.
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bind_processor
Why it's wrong here
This is for binding parameters.
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process_bind_param
Why it's wrong here
This is for converting Python to DB format.
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