Best of Python — December 2023

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   Community Picks·2y

   Python 3.12 Subinterpreters: A New Era of Concurrency

   Python 3.12 introduces subinterpreters, a new feature that allows for concurrent execution in Python. Subinterpreters run Python code in parallel with the main interpreter, in the same process and address space, but with completely isolated execution resources. They can improve performance and concurrency in Python by bypassing the limitations of the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL). Subinterpreters can be used to create separate environments for improved security and isolation. The future of subinterpreters looks promising with the proposed introduction of a high-level API for managing subinterpreters in the Python standard library.

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   freeCodeCamp·2y

   Python Curriculum 2024 Upgrade – Interactive Python Learning in your Browser

   freeCodeCamp has released a major upgrade to the Scientific Computing with Python certification, allowing learners to build 15 Python projects directly in their browser. The upgrade includes lightning-fast code compilation and plans for more project-oriented certifications in the future.

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   freeCodeCamp·2y

   Python Use Cases – What is Python Best For?

   Python is a versatile programming language that excels at tasks such as scripting and automation, data processing, web applications and APIs, data analysis and AI, and application testing.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Continue

   Continue is a tool that generates, refactors, and explains code sections. It can answer coding questions, edit code in natural language, and generate files from scratch. It works natively in your IDE and supports various models and providers.

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   Ido Shamun·2y

   Type Safety for the Rest of Us

   Developing applications without types may provide a perceived feeling of speed, but it can lead to difficulties when onboarding new developers or maintaining code. Solutions such as TypeScript or tooling like JSDoc can help document code and improve maintainability.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Committing without git

   Learn how to create commits without using git commands, understand git objects, blobs, trees, and commits.

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   Medium·2y

   Test and Cover Your Code Today!

   Learn how to improve code test coverage and generate a report using a new GitHub Action.

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   freeCodeCamp·2y

   Automation with Python – How to Build an Automated Email System for Job Applications

   Learn how to automate sending job applications using Python and an automated email system. Set up the connection to your email server, add different types of content using MIME, and send multiple customized emails. Follow best practices and recommendations for creating an automated email system.

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   Earthly·2y

   Getting Started (Quickly) with Docker Init

   Learn about Docker Init, a command line interface (CLI) command that simplifies the setup of new Docker projects. It supports Python, Go, ASP.NET, Node.js, and Rust. Use Docker Init to easily create Docker assets like Docker images, containers, and Docker Compose files. Follow the guide to get started with Docker Init for a Python Flask application.

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    KDnuggets·2y

    25 Free Books to Master SQL, Python, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing

    Discover a collection of 25 free books that cover topics like SQL, Python, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. These books provide valuable resources to help you gain hands-on experience and build your own applications.

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    Dev Genius·2y

    Exploring Python’s Lesser-Known Standard Libraries

    Discover lesser-known Python standard libraries like collections, itertools, and functools. Learn about their features and use cases to enhance your Python development journey.

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    Real Python·2y

    Build a Scalable Flask Web Project From Scratch – Real Python

    Learn how to set up a Flask project, create a Flask app, add multiple pages, leverage Jinja templates, and store static files.

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    Medium·2y

    Essential Python Packages Every Django Developer Should Know

    A curated list of essential Python packages for Django developers, including Django Debug Toolbar, Django Allauth, Haystack, Celery, Wagtail CMS, Django Storages, Django Rest Swagger, and more.

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    Planet Python·2y

    Python, Markdown, and Tailwind: Best Buds! · Matt Layman

    Learn how to style tags in rendered HTML from Markdown using Tailwind CSS.

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    Hacker News·2y

    PySimpleGUI/PySimpleGUI: Launched in 2018. It's 2023 and PySimpleGUI is actively developed & supported. Create complex windows simply. Supports tkinter, Qt, WxPython, Remi (in browser). Create GUI app

    PySimpleGUI is a Python package that enables programmers of all levels to create GUIs. It simplifies the process of creating windows and supports various frameworks like tkinter, Qt, WxPython, and Remi. PySimpleGUI is widely used in various applications, including games, media capture and playback, artificial intelligence, graphing, front-end GUIs, and Raspberry Pi projects. Financial support for PySimpleGUI is greatly appreciated and can be done through Buy Me a Coffee or GitHub Sponsoring.

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    Medium·2y

    MLOps roadmap 2024

    The MLOps roadmap for 2024 covers the essential skills, tools, and principles that an MLOps engineer should know, including programming skills, containerization with Docker, Kubernetes, machine learning fundamentals, MLOps principles, and MLOps components. The post emphasizes the importance of Python, Docker, and Kubernetes in MLOps engineering.

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    Real Python·2y

    Python News: What's New From November 2023 – Real Python

    November brought exciting news to the Python community, including PyPI's first security audit, the release of Python 3.13.0a2, the Python Developers Survey, PyCon US call for proposals, and the release of Pydantic 2.5.

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    Dev Genius·2y

    Mastering Advanced OOP Concepts in Python: Theory Behind OOP

    Explore advanced OOP concepts in Python, including Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism, and Composition. Learn about important design patterns such as Singleton, Observer, Factory Method, Strategy, and Adapter. Discover metaclasses and dependency injection.

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    AWS in Plain English·2y

    Python scripting: Extracting file information using Python3

    This post demonstrates how to extract file information using Python3 scripting. It covers the prerequisites for using Python3 scripting and the process of connecting a code repository to an IDE environment.

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    Planet Python·2y

    10 Python Beginner Projects for Ultimate Practice

    Learn Python through hands-on beginner projects that cover various aspects of programming. Projects include creating a habit tracker, building a vocabulary builder with flashcards, and developing a code snippet organizer.

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    Medium·2y

    Semantic Search with MongoDB and FastAPI: Comprehensive Guide

    This comprehensive guide demonstrates how to elevate your application’s standard CRUD operations with Semantic Search functionality, leveraging new Vector Search feature of the MongoDB Atlas.

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    freeCodeCamp·2y

    How to Set Up a Django Development Environment

    Learn how to set up a Django development environment by creating a Python virtual environment and installing Django. Django is a high-level web framework written in Python that provides a solid foundation for web application development.

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    Real Python·2y

    Serialize Your Data With Python – Real Python

    Learn about data serialization formats in Python, the difference between textual and binary formats, and how to customize the pickling process.

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    Django·2y

    Django 5.0 released

    The Django team has released Django 5.0, which includes exciting new features such as database-computed default values and the ability to create database-generated columns. Users are encouraged to upgrade to receive security fixes and support.

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