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Glyph Lefkowitz: Get Your Mac Python From Python.org

Link: https://blog.glyph.im/2023/08/get-your-mac-python-from-python-dot-org.html

One of the most unfortunate things about learning Python is that there are so
many different ways to get it installed, and you need to choose one before you
even begin. The differences can also be sub
Talk Python to Me: #428: Django Trends in 2023

Link: https://talkpython.fm/episodes/show/428/django-trends-in-2023

Have you heard of Django? It's this little web framework that, well, kicked off much of Python's significance in the web space back in 2005. And that makes Django officially an adult. That's right, Dj
Python People: Naomi Ceder

Link: https://pythonpeople.fm/episodes/naomi-ceder

Naomi is an elected fellow of the PSF, and has served as chair of its board of directors. Topics:- Building replacement leadership for every endeavor you start- What the PSF board does- Keeping Python
Stack Abuse: Check if an Object has an Attribute in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/check-if-an-object-has-an-attribute-in-python/

Introduction
In Python, everything is an object, and each object has attributes. These attributes can be methods, variables, data types, etc. But how do we know what attribute an object has?
In this B
Mike Driscoll: An Intro to Protocol Buffers with Python

Link: https://www.blog.pythonlibrary.org/2023/08/30/an-intro-to-protocol-buffers-with-python/

Protocol buffers are a data serialization format that is language agnostic. They are analogous to Python’s own pickle format, but one of the advantages of protocol buffers is that they can be used by
Real Python: Get Started With Django: Build a Portfolio App

Link: https://realpython.com/get-started-with-django-1/

Django is a fully featured Python web framework that you can use to build complex web applications. In this tutorial, you’ll jump in and learn Django by completing an example project. You’ll follow th
Stack Abuse: Creating a Dictionary with Comprehension in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/creating-a-dictionary-with-comprehension-in-python/

Introduction
As you've probably come to learn with Python, there are quite a few ways to do an operation, some methods being better than others. One of the features that contribute to its power is the
Mike Driscoll: Textual Apps Coming to a Website Near You

Link: https://www.blog.pythonlibrary.org/2023/08/30/textual-apps-coming-to-a-website-near-you/

Textual is an amazing Python package for creating Text-Based User Interfaces (TUIs) in Python. You can learn more in An Intro to Textual – Creating Text User Interfaces with Python.
However, Textual i
Stack Abuse: Python Naming Conventions for Variables, Functions, and Classes

Link: https://stackabuse.com/python-naming-conventions-for-variables-functions-and-classes/

Introduction
Python, like any other programming language, has its own set of rules and conventions when it comes to naming variables and functions. These conventions aren't just for aesthetics or to m
Stack Abuse: Traversing a List in Reverse Order in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/traversing-a-list-in-reverse-order-in-python/

Introduction
If you've been coding in Python for a while, you're probably familiar with how to traverse a list in the usual way - from the first element to the last. But what about when you need to tr
Zero to Mastery: Python Monthly Newsletter 💻🐍

Link: https://zerotomastery.io/blog/python-monthly-newsletter-august-2023/?utm_source=python-rss-feed

45th issue of the Python Monthly Newsletter! Read by 1,000s of Python developers every month. This monthly Python newsletter covers the latest Python news so that you stay up-to-date with the industry
PyBites: Empower Your Python Ambitions – From Idea Paralysis to Real-World Projects

Link: https://pybit.es/articles/build-real-world-python-projects/

In this podcast episode we talk about the significance of building real-world Python applications.
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Bob highlights the importance of breaking away from tutorial paralysis
Stack Abuse: Differences Between Python's defaultdict and dict

Link: https://stackabuse.com/differences-between-pythons-defaultdict-and-dict/

Introduction
In Python, dictionaries are one of the most flexible built-in data types. They are great for structuring data and can help you solve a myriad of problems. But what if I told you there's a
The Python Coding Blog: Graduation at Hogwarts and Other Python Stories | August in Review

Link: https://thepythoncodingbook.com/2023/08/31/graduation-at-hogwarts-and-other-python-stories-august-in-review/

August is a quiet month, right? Well, not at The Python Coding Stack and Breaking the Rules, my two Substacks.
On The Python Coding Stack, I experimented with some different styles of articles. The mo
Real Python: The Real Python Podcast – Episode #170: Finding the Right Coding Font for Programming in Python

Link: https://realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/170/

What should you consider when picking a font for coding in Python? What characters and their respective glyphs should you check before making your decision? This week on the show, we talk with Real Py
Stack Abuse: Capitalizing First Letter of Each Word in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/capitalizing-first-letter-of-each-word-in-python/

Introduction
Working with strings is a common task in many programming languages. One possible use-case you'll encounter is capitalizing the first letter of each word in a string. This Byte will explo
Stack Abuse: Limiting Float Decimal Points in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/limiting-float-decimal-points-in-python/

Introduction
In Python, we often deal with numbers that have a fractional part, known as floating-point numbers. But what if we want to limit the number of decimal points in these numbers? This Byte w