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Real Python: Process Images Using the Pillow Library and Python

Link: https://realpython.com/courses/python-pillow/

When you look at an image, you see the objects and people in it. However, when you read an image programmatically with Python or any other language, the computer sees an array of numbers. In this vide
Stack Abuse: Counting Non-NaN Values in DataFrame Columns

Link: https://stackabuse.com/counting-non-nan-values-in-dataframe-columns/

Introduction
Data cleaning is an important step in any data science project. In Python, Pandas DataFrame is a commonly used data structure for data manipulation and analysis.
In this Byte, we will foc
PyCoder’s Weekly: Issue #590 (Aug. 15, 2023)

Link: https://pycoders.com/issues/590

#590 – AUGUST 15, 2023 View in Browser » How to Annotate Methods That Return self In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the Self type hint in Python to annotate methods that return an instan
Python Bytes: #348 JavaScript in Your Python

Link: https://pythonbytes.fm/episodes/show/348/javascript-in-your-python

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PyBites: ⚠️Why you should avoid import * in Python 🐍

Link: https://pybit.es/articles/why-you-should-avoid-import-in-python/

Anyone who’s worked with Python knows that modules can be a Godsend, saving you time, effort, and many lines of code.
They even have namespacing built-in
To expand on this a bit:

Saving time, effo
Python GUIs: Trademarks and Open Source Software: What you need to know

Link: https://www.pythonguis.com/faq/trademarks-and-open-source-software/

As previously discussed, a central concept of open source licenses is that the author of a given program grants anyone permission to use, modify, or redistribute their code without seeking specific pe
Real Python: Python Polars: A Lightning-Fast DataFrame Library

Link: https://realpython.com/polars-python/

In the world of data analysis and manipulation, Python has long been the go-to language. With extensive and user-friendly libraries like NumPy, pandas, PySpark, and Dask, there’s a solution available
PyBites: Break Out of Tutorial Hell, Build up The Python Coding Habit on Our Platform 💪

Link: https://pybit.es/articles/no-more-tutorial-hell-code-python-on-our-platform/

Ready to level up your Python skills?
Stop tutorial paralysis and start implementing
Here are 10 reasons coding on our platform (CodeChalleng.es) is so effective for (aspiring) Python programmers.
Mike Driscoll: Global Interpreter Lock Optional in Python 3.13

Link: https://www.blog.pythonlibrary.org/2023/08/16/global-interpreter-lock-optional-in-python-3-13/

Python’s Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) may finally be coming to an end. The Python Steering Council recently announced that they are accepting PEP 703. This PEP proposes adding a build configuration (
Stack Abuse: How to Select Columns in Pandas Based on a String Prefix

Link: https://stackabuse.com/how-to-select-columns-in-pandas-based-on-a-string-prefix/

Introduction
Pandas is a powerful Python library for working with and analyzing data. One operation that you might need to perform when working with data in Pandas is selecting columns based on their
Anwesha Das: Ansible 8.3.0 out now

Link: http://anweshadas.in/ansible-8-3-0-out-now/

I released the Ansible 8.3.0 on 15th August, 2023. This is the Ansible stable release. You can read the full Changelog here
You can install it via pip.
python3 -m pip install ansible==8.3.0 --user
Yo
CodersLegacy: Python Lazy Loading with Importlib

Link: https://coderslegacy.com/python-lazy-loading-with-importlib/

Welcome to this tutorial on Python Lazy Loading with importlib! In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to use the importlib library to achieve lazy loading of modules in your Python code.






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Stack Abuse: Using For and While Loops for User Input in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/using-for-and-while-loops-for-user-input-in-python/

Introduction
Python, a high-level, interpreted programming language, is known for its simplicity and readability. One of the many features that make Python so powerful is the for and while loops. Thes
Stack Abuse: Generating Random Hexadecimal Strings and Colors in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/generating-random-hexadecimal-strings-in-python/

Introduction
Hexadecimal strings and colors are used quite frequently in the world of programming. Whether you're generating a unique identifier or picking a random color for a UI element, being able
Stack Abuse: Generating Random Hex Colors in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/generating-random-hex-colors-in-python/

Introduction
Let's say you're building a visualization tool and need to generate a few colors - how would you do that? Or maybe you have a base color and need to generate one that's similar. These are
Stack Abuse: Resolving "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named encodings" in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/resolving-modulenotfounderror-no-module-named-encodings-in-python/

Introduction
Python is a powerful and versatile programming language, but sometimes you may encounter errors that seem perplexing. One such error is the "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named encodings
CodersLegacy: apipkg Tutorial: Enhanced Lazy Loading in Python

Link: https://coderslegacy.com/apipkg-tutorial-enhanced-lazy-loading-in-python/

Welcome to this tutorial on using the apipkg library in Python! In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to use the apipkg library to efficiently manage your imports and only import modules when they are a
Go Deh: OEISify

Link: http://paddy3118.blogspot.com/2023/08/oeisify.html

Best read on larger than a phone screen The title is a rather mean pun on ossify, but it stuck. I had been creating series of integers from prior work, and had been looking them up, manually, on The O
Matt Layman: Deployment Checklist - Building SaaS with Python and Django #168

Link: https://www.mattlayman.com/blog/2023/deployment-checklist-building-saas-with-python-and-django-168/

In this episode, I added the deployment checklist and improved the security of the app. Then we moved to work to set up the database to use DATABASE_URL and prepare to use Postgres.
PyCharm: Live stream: Who Is Behind Django? An Interview with the DSF President

Link: https://blog.jetbrains.com/pycharm/2023/08/who-is-behind-django/

We’ve all seen and used the famous Django framework, but there’s a lot more to a successful project than commits. The Django Software Foundation is a hallmark achievement in the Python community, but