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Real Python: Python Basics Exercises: Object-Oriented Programming

Link: https://realpython.com/courses/object-oriented-programming-exercises/

In Python Basics: Object-Oriented Programming, you learned how OOP, or object-oriented programming, is a method of structuring a program by bundling related properties and behaviors into individual ob
PyCoder’s Weekly: Issue #599 (Oct. 17, 2023)

Link: https://pycoders.com/issues/599

#599 – OCTOBER 17, 2023 View in Browser » How to Sort Unicode Strings Alphabetically in Python In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to correctly sort Unicode strings in Python while avoiding commo
PyBites: Our Concern with Programming Certifications

Link: https://pybit.es/articles/our-concern-with-programming-certifications/

In our new podcast episode, recorded in Córdoba, Spain, we talk about programming certifications and how they might not represent real developer skills.
Watch it on our YouTube channel:


Or listen he
TechBeamers Python: Reverse a String in Python

Link: https://www.techbeamers.com/reverse-a-string-in-python/

In Python, reversing a string can be a useful operation in various programming tasks. Reversed strings are commonly used for tasks like checking for palindromes, text processing, and data manipulation
TechBeamers Python: Python Append String Tutorial

Link: https://www.techbeamers.com/python-append-string/

This tutorial deep dives into how Python appends strings using different ways. Appending a string in Python means adding one string to the end of another string. This is a common task in programming,
Django Weblog: Nominations for 2023 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2023/oct/18/nominations-for-2023-malcolm-tredinnick-memorial-p/

Hello Everyone!
It is that time of year again when we recognize someone from our community in memory of our friend Malcolm.
Malcolm was an early core contributor to Django and had both a huge influenc
Real Python: Python's F-String for String Interpolation and Formatting

Link: https://realpython.com/python-f-strings/

Python f-strings provide a quick way to interpolate and format strings. They’re readable, concise, and less prone to error than traditional string interpolation and formatting tools, such as the .form
Stack Abuse: Guide to Sets in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/guide-to-sets-in-python/

Introduction
At a glance, they might seem similar to lists or dictionaries, but sets come with their own set of properties and capabilities that make them indispensable in certain scenarios. Whether y
Reuven Lerner: I’m banned for life from advertising on Meta. Because I teach Python.

Link: https://lerner.co.il/2023/10/19/im-banned-for-life-from-advertising-on-meta-because-i-teach-python/

I’m a full-time instructor in Python and Pandas, teaching in-person courses at companies around the world (e.g., Apple and Cisco) and with a growing host of online products, including video courses an
Django Weblog: Djangonaut Space now accepting applications for our next contributor mentorship cohort

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2023/oct/19/djangonaut-space-now-accepting-applications/

We are thrilled to announce that Django has a mentorship program, and that we're open for applicants for our next cohort!
Djangonaut Space is an organization working to onboard and develop open source
Stack Abuse: Guide to Arrays in Python

Link: https://stackabuse.com/guide-to-arrays-in-python/

Introduction
Imagine you have a playlist of your favorite songs on your phone. This playlist is a list where each song is placed in a specific order. You can play the first song, skip to the second, j
TypeThePipe: Polars: Filter rows and columns based on percentage of NAs / nulls

Link: https://typethepipe.com/vizs-and-tips/python-polars-filter-rows-columns-based-on-null-percentage/

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Talk Python to Me: #434: Building Mobile Apps Backed with Python

Link: https://talkpython.fm/episodes/show/434/building-mobile-apps-backed-with-python

Are you building a mobile app and wondering where Python fits in the mix? Are you support others building these apps with backend APIs written in Python? Can you write your entire app, end to end, in
James Bennett: Bullets of vaguely silvery hue

Link: https://www.b-list.org/weblog/2023/oct/20/silver/


There is no single development, in either technology or management technique, which by itself promises even a single order-of-magnitude improvement within a decade in productivity, in reliability, in
Real Python: The Real Python Podcast – Episode #177: Welcoming PyPI's Safety & Security Engineer Mike Fiedler

Link: https://realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/177/

You may remember a recent Python Package Index (PyPI) announcement about hiring a full-time security engineer. We've also mentioned several current security initiatives from PyPI. This week on the sho
Python⇒Speed: Speeding up Cython with SIMD

Link: https://pythonspeed.com/articles/faster-cython-simd/

Cython allows you to write compiled extensions for Python, by translating Python-y code to C or C++.
Often you’ll use it to speed up your software, and it’s especially useful for implementing small da
Python⇒Speed: When should you upgrade to Python 3.12?

Link: https://pythonspeed.com/articles/upgrade-python-3.12/

Python 3.12 is out now–but should you switch to it immediately?
And if you shouldn’t upgrade just yet, when should you?
Immediately after the release, you may not want to upgrade just yet.
But from De