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Mike Driscoll: PyDev of the Week: Reindert-Jan Ekker

Link: https://www.blog.pythonlibrary.org/2022/07/18/pydev-of-the-week-reindert-jan-ekker/

This week we welcome Reindert-Jan Ekker (@rjekker) as our PyDev of the Week! Reindart is a freelance teacher who teaches Python, Java, Django, Bash and more. You can learn more about what he teaches a
Python for Beginners: List of Dictionaries to CSV in Python

Link: https://www.pythonforbeginners.com/basics/list-of-dictionaries-to-csv-in-python

We use dictionaries in python to store key-value pairs. Similarly, we use a CSV file to store records that contain values for specific fields. In this article, we will discuss how we can convert a lis
Nicola Iarocci: "A project you maintain has been designated as critical"

Link: https://nicolaiarocci.com/a-project-you-maintain-has-been-designated-as-critical/

Last week, I got a mail from PyPI, the Python package index. They informed me that one of my open source projects had been designated as ‘critical,’ and I was therefore required to enable two-factor a
Real Python: Build a Flashcards App With Django

Link: https://realpython.com/django-flashcards-app/

Flashcards are a great tool when you want to memorize a new topic or learn a new language.
You write a question on the front of the card and the answer on the back of the card.
Then you can test your
"Morphex's Blogologue": Thread-safe message database for SMPS

Link: http://blogologue.com/blog_entry?id=1658158645X94

I hacked a little more on the SMPS project today, which resulted in the following commit:https://github.com/morphex/smps/commit/8c565c561c0a9593f4d5e...A pretty straight-forward message passing queue,
Django Weblog: Django 4.1 release candidate 1 released

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2022/jul/19/django-41-rc1/

Django 4.1 release candidate 1 is the final opportunity for you to try out the profusion of new features before Django 4.1 is released.
The release candidate stage marks the string freeze and the call
PyPy: Implementing a Toy Optimizer

Link: https://www.pypy.org/posts/2022/07/toy-optimizer.html

In this blog post I want to show the complete code (in Python3) of how a very
simple optimizer for sequences of operations can work. These algorithms could
be part of a (really simple) compiler, or a
Mike Driscoll: Creating GUIs with PySimpleGUI and Python (Video)

Link: https://www.blog.pythonlibrary.org/2022/07/19/creating-guis-with-pysimplegui-and-python-video/

Learn how to create simple graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with Python and PySimpleGUI in this introductory tutorial.
You will learn how to layout Elements (i.e. widgets), add a graph with Matplotlib
Real Python: Using the Python not Operator

Link: https://realpython.com/courses/using-not-operator/

Python’s not operator allows you to invert the truth value of Boolean expressions and objects. You can use this operator in Boolean contexts, such as if statements and while loops. It also works in no
PyCoder’s Weekly: Issue #534 (July 19, 2022)

Link: https://pycoders.com/issues/534

#534 – JULY 19, 2022 View in Browser » Measuring Code Quality, Simplicity, and Maintainability How maintainable is your Python code? Is it possible to hold the code for your functions in your he
Python for Beginners: Take Screenshots in Python

Link: https://www.pythonforbeginners.com/basics/take-screenshots-in-python

We often need to take screenshots on our PC or laptop to capture images from videos or from a website. In this article, we will discuss two ways to take screenshots in python.
Take Screenshots Using t
Python Bytes: #293 And if I pull this open source Jenga block...

Link: https://pythonbytes.fm/episodes/show/293/and-if-i-pull-this-open-source-jenga-block

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Talk Python to Me: #374: PSF Survey in Review

Link: https://talkpython.fm/episodes/show/374/psf-survey-in-review

Every year, the PSF and JetBrains team up to do a Python community survey. The most recent one was Fall of 2021. For this episode, I've gathered a great group of Python enthusiasts to discuss the resu
PyCharm: Webinar: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Real Data! An Introduction to Synthetic Data

Link: https://blog.jetbrains.com/pycharm/2022/07/webinar-i-can-t-believe-it-s-not-real-data-an-introduction-to-synthetic-data/

Easy access to relevant, safe data is a major bottleneck hindering developers and data scientists. But what if you could generate your own accurate, privacy-protected, shareable data? 
Synthetic data
Real Python: Custom Python Dictionaries: Inheriting From dict vs UserDict

Link: https://realpython.com/inherit-python-dict/

Creating dictionary-like classes may be a requirement in your Python career. Specifically, you may be interested in making custom dictionaries with modified behavior, new functionalities, or both. In
Mike Driscoll: An Intro to Python Properties (Video)

Link: https://www.blog.pythonlibrary.org/2022/07/20/an-intro-to-python-properties-video/

In this video tutorial, you will learn the basics of Python properties with Mike Driscoll .
You will learn about:

Python properties
Setters and Getters
Deleters


The post An Intro to Python Properti
PyBites: A Case Study in Refactoring Python: Clean Code Is Often Faster

Link: https://pybit.es/articles/a-case-study-in-refactoring-python-clean-code-is-often-faster/

I have learned a lot over the past 2.5 years of my Python journey. What started out as a hobby during COVID-19 lock downs in 2020, has now become a major component of my professional workload. This ar
PyBites: What’s your definition of a rich life?

Link: https://pybit.es/articles/pp78-your-definition-of-a-rich-life/

Listen here:

Welcome back to our podcast.It’s easy to get stuck in your own bubble. Julian travelled to the other side of the planet and came to realize that it’s easy to get carried away by the hust
PyCharm: PyCharm 2022.1.4 is Available

Link: https://blog.jetbrains.com/pycharm/2022/07/pycharm-2022-1-4-is-available/

PyCharrm 2022.1.4, the fourth bug-fix update for PyCharm 2022.1, is now available!
You can get the latest version from our website, via the Toolbox App, from inside the IDE, or by using snaps if you’r