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fromRealpython
4 hours ago

Python Skill Test Quiz - Real Python

A 12-question interactive quiz evaluates Python skills from fundamentals to advanced topics, scoring one point per correct answer and offering explanations and study links.
#docstrings
fromZero To Mastery
1 day ago

[August 2025] Python Monthly Newsletter | Zero To Mastery

Curated Python highlights for August 2025 covering performance myths, alternatives to classes, nested functions, a pixel-art editor, pyx registry beta, and code formatter updates.
fromhttps://daniel.feldroy.com
4 days ago

TIL: Single source version package builds with uv (redux)

Here's how [he demonstrated](https://adamj.eu/tech/2025/07/30/python-check-package-version-importlib-metadata-version/) I should be doing it instead. ```toml # pyproject.toml [project] name = "air" version = "0.25.0" # This is the source of truth for the version number ```
Python
JavaScript
fromTreehouse Blog
4 days ago

Python vs. JavaScript Comparison for 2025

Knowledge of JavaScript makes learning Python easier because core programming concepts and data types are similar, with syntax and style differences to adjust to.
fromPycoders
6 days ago

PyCoder's Weekly | Issue #695

Subinterpreters provide a means to run separate Python interpreters within a single process, allowing for better isolation. However, the community currently lacks a deep understanding of how to effectively implement them.
Software development
Python
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Python usage growing while Foundation struggles for funds

The eighth Python Developer Survey shows that Python usage is expanding with increasing numbers of new developers and significant challenges in version upgrades.
Python
fromRealpython
1 week ago

Deep vs Shallow Copies in Python - Real Python

Understanding how to copy objects in Python is essential for effective programming.
fromPythonbytes
1 week ago

Auto-activate Python virtual environments for any project

Astral is enhancing Python packaging and management tools for developers.
Python
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Python matures: data science and Rust integration dominate

Python usage is dominated by data science, with newcomers comprising a significant portion of the developer community.
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Malicious PyPI and npm Packages Discovered Exploiting Dependencies in Supply Chain Attacks

The termncolor package and its malicious dependency colorinal highlight the increasing sophistication of attacks targeting software repositories, enabling attackers to achieve remote code execution and system persistence.
Information security
Python
fromTest & Code
1 week ago

Test & Code | 238: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

The podcast journey spanned ten enjoyable years, focusing on software development and testing.
#object-oriented-programming
Python
fromInfoWorld
1 week ago

The truth about Python's AI-powered popularity surge

Python is gaining popularity due to its integration with AI, ease of use, and new features like editable installs and improved type hinting.
#programming
Python
fromPycoders
1 month ago

PyCoder's Weekly | Issue #690

Python's JIT compiler and __init__.py module are key topics for developers, alongside debugging tools and data privacy compliance within the Python Software Foundation.
fromPythoninsider
1 week ago
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Python 3.14.0rc2

Python 3.14.0rc2 is released with a crucial bug fix affecting .pyc files, leading to a third release candidate before the final release.
fromwww.tensorflow.org
1 week ago

Why Your tf.function Isn't Working the Way You Think (and How to Fix It)

The outputs of a tf.function must be return values, and side effects may behave unexpectedly, executing only for the first call with a set of inputs.
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fromQuansight
2 weeks ago

Support for ABI3 packages in conda!

Point72 and Quansight funded ABI3 packages for better compatibility in the conda ecosystem.
fromRealpython
2 weeks ago

Episode #260: Harnessing the Power of Python Polars - The Real Python Podcast

Polars offers significant speed advantages, particularly in data projects when compared to pandas, making it an optimal choice for performance-centric applications.
Python
#visual-studio-code
fromMouse Vs Python
2 weeks ago

Python 101: Reading TOML with Python - Mouse Vs Python

TOML (Tom's Obvious Minimal Language) is a configuration format adopted widely in Python development, especially useful in popular Python packages which use pyproject.toml.
Python
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Webinar: How to Stop Python Supply Chain Attacks-and the Expert Tools You Need

Python packages harbor risks due to rising supply chain attacks, notably through various exploitation techniques like typo-squatting and repo-jacking.
fromPythoninsider
2 weeks ago
Python

Python 3.13.6

Python 3.13.6 is the latest release, featuring new features, optimizations, and around 200 bugfixes since the previous version.
fromJames Bennett
2 weeks ago

Litestar is worth a look

Litestar stands out in the Python web ecosystem as a unique async-first, type-hint-driven framework, attracting positive attention due to its simplicity and ease of use.
Web frameworks
#mixin-classes
fromPythontest
2 weeks ago

pytest fixtures nuts and bolts - revisited | PythonTest

The new series on pytest fixtures splits the original content into individual concepts, ensuring each is clear and focused, which improves understanding and usability.
fromHackernoon
7 years ago

5 Python Libraries I Wish I'd Found Sooner | HackerNoon

Five Python libraries can drastically improve data processing efficiency and debugging experience.
#postgres
fromPycoders
2 weeks ago
Python

PyCoder's Weekly | Issue #693

Postgres maintenance helps prevent performance issues in Python apps through regular monitoring and optimization practices.
fromPycoders
1 month ago
Python

PyCoder's Weekly | Issue #691

Stay proactive with Postgres maintenance to avoid performance issues in Python applications.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Pandas vs Polars in 2025: Choosing the Best Python Tool for Big Data | HackerNoon

Pandas is a Python library used for data analysis and manipulation on labeled datasets. The core mission of the Pandas development team is to be the fundamental high-level building block for practical, real-world data analysis in Python. It provides tools and methods for aligning, merging, transforming, and managing data from various persistent stores, positioning itself as the definitive tool for data analysis in Python.
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fromRealpython
3 weeks ago

Using Dictionaries in Python Quiz - Real Python

The quiz challenges users to recall key concepts related to Python dictionaries, including accessing values, adding or removing entries, and nesting dictionaries.
Python
fromRealpython
3 weeks ago

Exploring Python T-Strings - Real Python

Python 3.14's t-strings allow you to intercept and transform input values before assembling them into a final representation.
Python
fromRealpython
3 weeks ago

Mastering While Loops Quiz - Real Python

This quiz will allow participants to practice indefinite iteration using the Python while loop, covering basic and complex while loops along with interrupting loop execution.
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fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

Python popularity boosted by AI coding assistants - Tiobe

Python reached its highest historical rating in the Tiobe index, boosted by AI coding assistants.
fromPythonbytes
3 weeks ago

Patching Multiprocessing

Ruff is a formatter written in Rust that is extremely fast and has special love for the Python community, including a PyPI wrapper for easy installation.
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fromRealpython
3 weeks ago

Skip Ahead in Loops With Python's Continue Keyword - Real Python

The continue keyword in loops jumps to the next iteration, skipping any code after it in the loop body.
fromRealpython
3 weeks ago

Build a Scalable Flask Web Project From Scratch Quiz - Real Python

The quiz allows participants to test their knowledge of Flask application development through 9 questions related to views, blueprints, and application factory patterns.
Web frameworks
fromRealpython
3 weeks ago

Introduction to Web Scraping With Python Quiz - Real Python

This quiz consists of seven questions that test knowledge on core concepts of web scraping using Python, focusing on Beautiful Soup and MechanicalSoup.
Web development
Python
fromRealpython
3 weeks ago

Working With Python's Built-in Exceptions Quiz - Real Python

The interactive quiz tests knowledge of Python's built-in exceptions and error handling.
fromRealpython
3 weeks ago

Python Namespace Packages Quiz - Real Python

Python's namespace packages enable modular package organization across directories.
fromThepythoncodingstack
3 weeks ago

Flashy, Fancy Shortcuts Aren't Always Suitable [Python Shorts]

The or keyword in Python can solve the mutable default value problem for function parameters.
#textual
fromReuven Lerner
4 weeks ago

How to conference

Make sure your badge has your name facing out, so that people can read it. Euro Python has, for several years, had two-sided badges to ensure that your name is visible even if (when) it turns around, which is great.
Python
fromRealpython
1 month ago

Episode #258: Supporting the Python Package Index - The Real Python Podcast

Supporting over 650,000 projects on the Python Package Index involves tackling user issues and enhancing community engagement through varied support roles.
fromNedbatchelder
1 month ago
Software development

Coverage 7.10.0: patch

Coverage 7.10 introduces significant new features including automatic support for subprocess coverage measurement and data preservation on program exit.
fromPythonshow
7 months ago

Writing Creating TUI Applications with Textual and Python

Exploring the journey of creating 'Creating TUI Applications with Textual and Python' reveals challenges and the joy of using Textual.
fromwww.techiediaries.com
1 month ago

Python Roadmap with Free Courses/Certifcates to High-Paying Jobs

In 2025, the programming language most linked to six-figure salaries is Python, particularly in fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity.
Python
fromDeveloper Tech News
1 month ago

Python 3.14 slithers closer with RC1 arrival

Python 3.14's first release candidate (3.14.0rc1) is now available, ensuring the codebase's stability ahead of the official launch.
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Amp your Python superpowers with 'uv run'

Astral's uv tool simplifies Python project setup by automating the creation of temporary environments and managing dependencies, allowing smooth execution of programs without formal installation.
Python
fromPythonmorsels
1 month ago

Don't call dunder methods

Dunder methods, or double-underscore methods, serve as hooks for customizing Python behavior, allowing programmers to define or modify functionalities like equality and comparison.
Python
fromRealpython
1 month ago

Exploring Python Closures: Examples and Use Cases - Real Python

Closures in Python are inner functions that capture variables from their enclosing scope.
#sqlite
fromRealpython
1 month ago

What Does isinstance() Do in Python? - Real Python

isinstance() determines if an object is an instance of a specified class or its superclass.
fromTalkpython
1 month ago

Python Language Summit 2025

Annual Python Language Summit focuses on high-priority topics for CPython with insights from core developers and experts.
fromThepythoncodingstack
1 month ago

Do You Really Know How `or` And `and` Work in Python?

In Python, every object is either truthy or falsy. When using the built-in bool(), truthy objects return True and falsy objects return False.
Python
fromWingware
1 month ago

Wing Python IDE Version 11.0.2 - July 17, 2025 - Wing Python IDE

Wing Python IDE version 11.0.2 enhances source code analysis and fixes integration issues with the ruff external code checker, along with other minor improvements.
Python
fromMouse Vs Python
1 month ago

An Intro to Asciimatics - Another Python TUI Package - Mouse Vs Python

Asciimatics is a Python package for creating text-based user interfaces.
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

4 tips for getting started with free-threaded Python

Free-threaded Python is officially supported, allowing true parallelism that may disrupt traditional threading assumptions.
fromPythonbytes
1 month ago

Can't Register for VibeCon

Auth is crucial for application security and user experience. Propel Auth simplifies the integration process, allowing developers to focus on their core value propositions.
Python
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fromTalkpython
1 month ago

Stories from Python History

The podcast features Barry Warsaw, Paul Everitt, Carol Willing, and Brett Cannon sharing humorous stories from Python's history and evolution.
fromRealpython
1 month ago

How to Debug Common Python Errors Quiz - Real Python

Debugging involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues in Python code. Important techniques include reading tracebacks, using print() for value tracking, and writing tests to catch errors.
Python
Web development
fromMedium
1 month ago

End-to-End Setup for Scala Pipeline and CI/CD on Windows for Python Developers

Setting up a Scala pipeline on Windows requires installing JDK 11 and configuring environment variables.
fromPybites
1 month ago

From SQL To SQLModel: A Cleaner Way To Work With Databases In Python - Pybites

SQLModel is a library for interacting with databases through Python objects and type annotations, eliminating the need to write direct SQL queries.
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fromRealpython
1 month ago

Episode #257: Comparing Real-World Python Performance Against Big O - The Real Python Podcast

Real-world performance of algorithms often contradicts Big O expectations, with profiling revealing significant discrepancies.
#ai-development
fromMedium
1 month ago

Bridging the Gap: Python & Scala in Production Gen AI

Generative AI transforms human-technology interaction using Large Language Models, necessitating a robust GenAI Stack.
Python excels in AI research and prototyping but faces performance challenges in production environments.
fromRealpython
1 month ago

What Is Python's __init__.py For? - Real Python

__init__.py serves as a marker for Python packages, enabling directory imports and structuring code.
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Get started with Google Agent Development Kit

Google's Agent Development Kit simplifies developing AI agents in Python for various tasks.
Python
fromPythoninsider
1 month ago

Python Insider: Python 3.14.0 beta 4 is here!

Python 3.14.0b4 is the final beta release, allowing for community testing of new features and bug fixes.
Python
fromRealpython
1 month ago

Exploring Protocols in Python - Real Python

Protocols in Python enable structural subtyping and static duck typing, enhancing type hinting and type checking capabilities.
fromPythonbytes
1 month ago

That Astral Episode

Ty is a new type checker from the Astral team, enhancing type-checking capabilities for Python developers.
fromPyPy
1 month ago
Python

PyPy v7.3.20 release

PyPy version 7.3.20 releases interpreters for Python 2.7 and 3.11, fixing critical bugs and ensuring compatibility with upcoming Cython.
fromRealpython
1 month ago

Episode #256: Solving Problems and Saving Time in Chemistry With Python - The Real Python Podcast

Chemists learn coding to optimize workflows and solve problems quickly using Python.
fromQuansight
1 month ago

Escaping Contravariance Hell

Contravariance is a key concept in type checking that can cause confusion when using Python typecheckers.
Python
fromTalkpython
1 month ago

Building a JIT Compiler for CPython

Python's upcoming JIT compiler aims to enhance performance by converting bytecode into machine code.
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