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Real Python: Variables in Python: Usage and Best Practices

Link: https://realpython.com/python-variables/

In Python, variables are symbolic names that refer to objects or values stored in your computer’s memory. They allow you to assign descriptive names to data, making it easier to manipulate and reuse v
Django Weblog: Django Has Adopted Contributor Covenant 3

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/apr/15/contributor-covenant-adoption/

We’re excited to announce that Django has officially adopted Contributor Covenant 3 as our new Code of Conduct! This milestone represents the completion of a careful, community-driven process that beg
Real Python: Learning Path: Python Game Development

Link: https://realpython.com/learning-paths/python-game-development/

Build Python games from command-line projects to 2D graphical games with turtle, Tkinter, Pygame, and Arcade.

[ Improve Your Python With 🐍 Python Tricks 💌 – Get a short & sweet Python Trick delivered
Real Python: Quiz: Welcome to Real Python!

Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/real-python-welcome/

In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of
Welcome to Real Python!
By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit key platform features
like video courses, written tutorials, interactive quizzes, L
Bruno Ponne / Coding The Past: Exploring the MET API with Python - Francisco Goya's Artworks

Link: https://www.codingthepast.com/2026/04/16/met-api-with-python.html

The act of painting is about one heart telling another heart where he found salvation.
— Francisco Goya

Francisco Goya is one of my favorite artists. His work has a beautiful darkness that tells a lo
Python Software Foundation: Announcing Python Software Foundation Fellow Members for Q4 2025! 🎉

Link: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/01/announcing-python-software-foundation.html

The PSF is pleased to announce its fourth batch of PSF Fellows for 2025! Let us welcome the new PSF Fellows for Q4! The following people continue to do amazing things for the Python community:Chris Br
Django Weblog: PyCharm & Django annual fundraiser

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/apr/16/pycharm-django-annual-fundraiser/

For another year, we are thrilled to partner with our friends at JetBrains on the annual "Buy PyCharm, Support Django" campaign. This is the first of two fundraisers we're running with JetBrains this
Django Weblog: New Technical Governance - request for community feedback

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/apr/16/new-technical-governance-request-for-community-fee/

Hello Django community,
The Steering Council is excited to share our proposed new technical governance and ask for your feedback. Last year we suspended the formal voting process of the Steering Counc
Talk Python to Me: #545: OWASP Top 10 (2025 List) for Python Devs

Link: https://talkpython.fm/episodes/show/545/owasp-top-10-2025-list-for-python-devs

The OWASP Top 10 just got a fresh update, and there are some big changes: supply chain attacks, exceptional condition handling, and more. Tanya Janca is back on Talk Python to walk us through every si
Real Python: Quiz: Working With Python Virtual Environments

Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/working-python-virtual-environments/

Test your understanding of the Working With Python Virtual Environments video course.
You’ll revisit why virtual environments matter, how to create and activate them, and how to install and manage pac
Real Python: The Real Python Podcast – Episode #291: Reassessing the LLM Landscape & Summoning Ghosts

Link: https://realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/291/

What are the current techniques being employed to improve the performance of LLM-based systems? How is the industry shifting from post-training towards context engineering and multi-agent orchestratio
EuroPython: Humans of EuroPython: Nikoś (nikoshell)

Link: https://blog.europython.eu/humans-of-ep-nikoshell/

EuroPython wouldn&apost exist without our dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. They design our website, set up the call for proposals system, review hundreds of submissions, car
Seth Michael Larson: More thoughts on Nintendo Switch 2 storage prices

Link: https://sethmlarson.dev/nintendo-switch-2-storage-prices?utm_campaign=rss

Since my last post about Nintendo Switch 2
storage and prices three major things have happened
affecting Switch 2 game prices:

Nintendo published a new digital game pricing strategy
where digital fir
Django Weblog: DSF member of the month - Rob Hudson

Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/apr/19/dsf-member-of-the-month-rob-hudson/

For April 2026, we welcome Rob Hudson as our DSF member of the month! ⭐

Rob is the creator of django-debug-toolbar (DDT), tool used by more than 100 000 folks in the world. He introduces Content-Secu
Real Python: Gemini CLI vs Claude Code: Which to Choose for Python Tasks

Link: https://realpython.com/gemini-cli-vs-claude-code/

When comparing Gemini CLI vs Claude Code, the answer to “which one is better?” is usually it depends. Both tools boost productivity for Python developers, but they have different strengths. Choosing t
Python Bytes: #477 Lazy, Frozen, and 31% Lighter

Link: https://pythonbytes.fm/episodes/show/477/lazy-frozen-and-31-lighter

Topics covered in this episode:

Django Modern Rest
Already playing with Python 3.15
Cutting Python Web App Memory Over 31%
tryke - A Rust-based Ptyhon test runner with a Jest-style API
Extras
Joke
Wa
Real Python: Quiz: How to Conceptualize Python Fundamentals for Greater Mastery

Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/conceptualize-python-fundamentals/

In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of
How to Conceptualize Python Fundamentals for Greater Mastery.
By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit a framework for forming a clear mental pictur
Real Python: Quiz: uv vs pip: Python Packaging and Dependency Management

Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/uv-vs-pip-python/

In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of uv vs pip: Python Packaging and Dependency Management.
By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit key differences between uv and pip, including packag