Best of Planet Python — May 2024

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   My favorite Python 3.13 feature

   Python 3.13 introduces a brand new REPL with features like colored prompt, auto-indentation, improved exit and help commands, block-level history, and support for pasting code. However, the new REPL is not currently compatible with Windows.

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   How to Use Gemini in Python

   Learn how to use Gemini AI model in Python by accessing the Gemini API, installing the required libraries, and setting parameters for generating responses.

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   Web scraping as an API service

   This post discusses the use of web scraping as an API service in systems-to-systems integrations. It highlights why web scraping should be avoided in backend integrations and introduces Playwright as a tool for generating Python code for web scraping.

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   An Intro to Logging with Python and Loguru

   Learn how to use Loguru to simplify logging in Python. Install Loguru with pip, change the handler and add formatting to logs, and catch exceptions with Loguru.

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   One way to fix Python circular imports

   A post discussing how to fix Python circular imports by organizing code in layers or changing the style of import statements.

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   The SQL IDE for Your Terminal

   Learn about Harlequin, a Python SQL IDE for the terminal, its origins, and the benefits of programming for the terminal.

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   The SQL IDE for Your Terminal

   This episode discusses Harlequin, a Python SQL IDE for the terminal. Topics covered include favorite Python packages used in Harlequin, the origins of Harlequin, and lessons learned in creating the tool.

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   The Fastest Python Linter and Formatter Just Got Faster!

   Ruff released an update with a new hand-written parser, making the Python linter and formatter 20-40% faster.

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   What is an API gateway?

   An API gateway is an element of a systems architecture that provides security, permissions, and access to backend systems, applications, and data sources. It may also offer audit, data transformation, and caching services.

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    Dropbase: Build Internal Tools with Python

    Dropbase is a service that allows you to build internal web apps with just Python. It provides a way to streamline the process of building these apps and saves time for developers.

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    PyCoder’s Weekly

    Learn about GUI programming with Tkinter, using pyastgrep as a library for linting, and the new features in Django 5.1.

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    Untold stories from 6 years working on Python packaging: Links and references from Sumana Harihareswara's PyCon US 2024 keynote

    This post provides links and references related to Sumana Harihareswara's keynote on untold stories from six years working on Python packaging. It includes information on grant-funded projects, the history of PyPI and packaging, and recommended books on software engineering.

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