id	summary	reporter	owner	description	type	status	component	version	severity	resolution	keywords	cc	stage	has_patch	needs_docs	needs_tests	needs_better_patch	easy	ui_ux
35582	Refactors error messages in the `_dec` method to use f-strings instead of the older `%` formatting method.	siama	siama	"** Description

This pull request refactors error messages in the `_dec` method to use f-strings instead of the older `%` formatting method. F-strings are more readable and modern, improving the overall code quality and consistency.

** Changes Made
- Converted string formatting in error messages to use f-strings.
- Enhanced readability of error messages.

** Benefits
- Improved readability and maintainability of the code.
- Consistency with modern Python practices.

**Testing
- Ran existing tests to ensure no functionality is broken.
"	Cleanup/optimization	closed	Utilities	5.1	Normal	invalid	f-strings, code readability		Unreviewed	1	0	0	0	0	0