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Real Python: Quiz: Functional Programming in Python: When and How to Use It

Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/python-functional-programming/

In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of
Functional Programming in Python.
By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit the functional programming paradigm, the concept of functions as first-cl
Daniel Roy Greenfeld: TIL: Parsing messy datetimes strings

Link: https://daniel.feldroy.com/posts/til-2024-08-parsing-messy-datetimes-strings

How to convert inconsistent datetime strings into datetime objects.
Recently I've been working on yet another rewrite of my blog, this time to FastHTML. Thanks to the power and ease of that framework,
Stefanie Molin: Common Pre-Commit Errors and How to Solve Them

Link: https://stefaniemolin.com/articles/devx/pre-commit/troubleshooting-guide

Having issues with your `pre-commit` setup? In this troubleshooting guide, I've collected the most common errors `pre-commit` users face and provided explanations and guidance for fixing them.
Django Weblog: Django security releases issued: 5.0.8 and 4.2.15

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2024/aug/06/security-releases/

In accordance with our security release policy, the Django team
is issuing releases for
Django 5.0.8 and
Django 4.2.15.
These releases address the security issues detailed below. We encourage all
user
Python Bytes: #395 pythont compatible packages

Link: https://pythonbytes.fm/episodes/show/395/pythont-compatible-packages

<strong>Topics covered in this episode:</strong><br>

<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://py-free-threading.github.io">py-free-threading.github.io</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://pyfound
PyCoder’s Weekly: Issue #641 (Aug. 6, 2024)

Link: https://pycoders.com/issues/641

#641 – AUGUST 6, 2024 View in Browser » Setuptools Breaks Things, Then Fixes Them This post is Bite Code’s monthly summary, but the lead story happened just days ago. In line with a 7 year old d
Python Insider: Python 3.12.5 released

Link: https://pythoninsider.blogspot.com/2024/08/python-3125-released.html

 I'm pleased to announce the release of Python 3.12.5:https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3125/ This is the fifth maintenance release of Python 3.12
Python 3.12 is the newest major release
Real Python: Quiz: Asynchronous Iterators and Iterables in Python

Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/python-async-iterators/

Test your understanding of how to create and use Python async iterators and iterables in the context of asynchronous code.
You can take this quiz after reading the Asynchronous Iterators and Iterables
Django Weblog: Django 5.1 released

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2024/aug/07/django-51-released/

The Django team is happy to announce the release of Django 5.1.
The release notes
showcase a kaleidoscope of improvements. A few highlights are:

Easier guardrails for authentication: the new and shin
Real Python: Asynchronous Iterators and Iterables in Python

Link: https://realpython.com/python-async-iterators/

When you write asynchronous code in Python, you’ll likely need to create asynchronous iterators and iterables at some point. Asynchronous iterators are what Python uses to control async for loops, whi
Obey the Testing Goat: Progress on the Third Edition of the Book!

Link: http://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/progress-on-the-third-edition-of-the-book.html

In lieu of a formal announcement about the Third Edition, how about a progress update?
Core technology updates: Django + Python

Embarrassment-Driven Development

One of the main motivations for a thi
Python Software Foundation: Security Developer-in-Residence role extended thanks to Alpha-Omega

Link: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2024/08/security-developer-in-residence-role.html

We are excited to announce the continuation of Seth Larson’s work in the Security Developer-in-Residence role through the end of 2024 thanks to continued support from Alpha-Omega. (This six month exte
Kushal Das: 20 years of this blog

Link: https://kushaldas.in/posts/20-years-of-this-blog.html


I started writing blog 20 years ago, not on this domain, but this blog still
has all the old posts starting from 8th August 2004. Though I used to write
mostly one line blog posts, which is equivalen
Reuven Lerner: Level up your Python skills this August

Link: https://lerner.co.il/2024/08/08/level-up-your-python-skills-this-august/

It’s August! For many of us, that means it’s time for hot weather and perhaps even a vacation.
But if you’re a Python/Pandas nerd like me, it’s is the perfect time to level up your programming skills.
PyPy: Conda-forge proposes sunsetting support for PyPy

Link: https://www.pypy.org/posts/2024/08/conda-forge-proposes-dropping-support-for-pypy.html

Conda-forge has kindly been providing support for PyPy since 2019. The
conda-forge team has been very patient and generous with resources, but it
seems the uptake of PyPy has not justified the effort.
Real Python: The Real Python Podcast – Episode #216: Learning Through Building the Black Python Devs Community

Link: https://realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/216/

What hurdles must be cleared when starting an international organization? How do you empower others in a community by sharing responsibilities? This week on the show, we speak with Jay Miller about Bl
Ruslan Spivak: 7 Things That Helped Me Grow as a Software Engineer

Link: https://ruslanspivak.com/bb04/

Hi everyone,
Growth as a software engineer is an ongoing journey. Looking back, a few key principles helped me progress during the early days of my career. These lessons shaped my path, and many of th
Carl Trachte: Embedding an SVG in a graphviz Generated SVG and More DAG Hamilton

Link: http://pyright.blogspot.com/2024/08/embedding-svg-in-graphviz-generated-svg.html

Last time I used a previous post's DAG Hamilton graphviz output to generate a series of functionally highlighted DAG Hamilton workflow graphs. The  SVG (scalable vector graphics) versions of these gra
PyCon: PyCon US 2024 Recap and Recording Release

Link: https://pycon.blogspot.com/2024/08/pycon-us-2024-recap-and-recording.html

As we wrap up PyCon US 2024, we can’t express enough gratitude to everyone who joined us, whether in-person or online, and made our first time together in Pittsburgh, PA a special and unforgettable ex