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from functools import wraps

def decorator_name(func):
    @wraps(func)
    def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
        # 1. Code to execute BEFORE calling the decorated function.

        # 2. Call the decorated function as required, returning its 
        #    results if needed.
        return func(*args, **kwargs)

        # 3. Code to execute INSTEAD of calling the decorated function.
    return wrapper
