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TechBeamers Python: Enforcing Unsigned Integers in Python: A Complete Guide

Link: https://techbeamers.com/unsigned-integers-in-python/

Python does not have built-in unsigned integers, unlike C, C++, or Java. This can create problems when: You need strictly non-negative values You are porting code from C/C++ You work with binary da
TechBeamers Python: Python Increment and Decrement Operations – A Comprehensive Guide

Link: https://techbeamers.com/python-increment-and-decrement-operators/

Python provides multiple ways to increment and decrement values, which are commonly used for: Controlling iteration within loops Managing counters in simulations or data processing Adjusting value
Reuven Lerner: My newest course: HOPPy (Hands-on Projects in Python)

Link: https://lerner.co.il/2025/03/13/my-newest-course-hoppy-hands-on-projects-in-python/

Congratulations! You’ve finished a Python course, or even two. You’re now a certified Python programmer.
And yet, when it comes time to start a new Python project, you aren’t sure where to start. The
Django Weblog: Accessibility and inclusivity at FOSDEM 2025

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/mar/13/accessibility-and-inclusivity-at-fosdem-2025/



For this year’s FOSDEM conference, our Django accessibility team organized the "Inclusive Web" track. Here’s a recap of how it went!
The idea for the Inclusive Web devroom started at FOSDEM 2024, wh
Python Morsels: Alternatives to Python's "break" statement

Link: https://www.pythonmorsels.com/break-statement-alternatives/

Python's break statement is handy for breaking out of a loop. But break statements can often be replaced by a more readable looping helper function.


Table of contents

Using a containment check inst
Django Weblog: DSF member of the month - Cory Zue

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/mar/14/dsf-member-of-the-month-cory-zue/

For March 2025, we welcome Cory Zue (@coryzue.com) as our DSF member of the month!
Cory Zue is a Django developer for many years. He is currently a member of the DSF Social Media Working Group and h
Real Python: The Real Python Podcast – Episode #243: Manage Projects With pyproject.toml & Explore Polars LazyFrames

Link: https://realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/243/

How can you simplify the management of your Python projects with one file? What are the advantages of using LazyFrames in Polars? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another ba
TestDriven.io: Django Query Optimization - Defer, Only, and Exclude

Link: https://testdriven.io/blog/django-query-optimization/

In this article, we'll look at the differences between Django QuerySet's defer, only, and exclude methods.
Seth Michael Larson: Fediverse Donut Club (#FediDonutFriday)

Link: https://sethmlarson.dev/fedi-donut-friday?utm_campaign=rss



At a past job there was an employee-run
"donut club" where members would rotate
every week bringing in donuts for everyone else.
By the time that I joined this club there was over 30
people meaning
Python Insider: Python 3.14.0 alpha 6 is out

Link: https://pythoninsider.blogspot.com/2025/03/python-3140-alpha-6-is-out.html

Here comes the penultimate alpha.
https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3140a6/
This is an early developer preview of Python
3.14
Major
new features of the 3.14 series, compared to 3.13
Pyth
Robin Wilson: My talk at FOSS4G UK South West 2025

Link: https://blog.rtwilson.com/my-talk-at-foss4g-uk-south-west-2025/

As always, this post is very delayed – apologies. In fact, I was encouraged to write this by a friend who I see at PyData Southampton (Hi, if you’re reading this!). I mentioned my talk in passing to h
TechBeamers Python: Python Game Code: The Ultimate Pygame Guide

Link: https://techbeamers.com/python-game-code-in-pygame/

This guide teaches you how to write a unique and engaging Python game code, we call it Neon Racer. The focus is on smooth gameplay, clear instructions, and a modular approach. Follow along to understa
CodersLegacy: Converting LaTeX to PDF in Python: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Link: https://coderslegacy.com/converting-latex-to-pdf-in-python/

If you’ve ever worked with LaTeX, you know it’s an excellent tool for creating professional-quality documents. However, automating the process of converting LaTeX source files to PDFs can sometimes be
Zato Blog: How to correctly integrate APIs in Python

Link: https://zato.io/en/blog/how-to-integrate-apis-in-python.html


How to correctly integrate APIs in Python


2025-03-17, by Dariusz Suchojad



Understanding how to effectively integrate various systems and APIs is crucial. Yet, without a dedicated integration p
Robin Wilson: A load more links

Link: https://blog.rtwilson.com/a-load-more-links/

I did a post a while back which was just a lot of links to things I found interesting, mostly in the geospatial/data/programming sphere. Since then I’ve collected a lot more links – so here are some o
Real Python: Quiz: Introducing DuckDB

Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/introducing-duckdb/

In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of the techniques discussed in the Introducing DuckDB tutorial.
As you work through the questions, you’ll review your knowledge of DuckDB and build on what
Real Python: Quiz: LangGraph: Build Stateful AI Agents in Python

Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/langgraph-python/

By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit how to build LLM workflows and agents in LangGraph, and how LangGraph expands upon LangChain’s capabilities.

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Data School: How to calculate "scoring streaks" with pandas 🏀

Link: https://www.dataschool.io/pandas-streak-analysis/

March Madness, the famous US college basketball tournament, starts tomorrow! 🎉
One term that you&aposll hear a lot during games is "scoring streaks" or "scoring runs". For example, a team that&aposs o