Given an object, how can I make a check if it is a method_descriptor? is_method_descriptor = isinstance(obj, method_descriptor) # does not work The problem: method_descriptor is a builtin but not an accessible variable. I neither found it in builtins or types. I use Python 3.10 here if relevant. I am looking for a proof of concept out of curiosity how to get hold of the class for an isinstance check if I actually wanted to, or alternative checks that satisfy it. For my Sphinx related problem where I encountered them unexpectedly I (hopefully) found a workaround already, but still need to test it if it is sufficient or if I should replace it with a more explicit check that I am here looking for. Continue reading...
