Functions vs Methods in Python - What's the Difference?

Functions vs Methods in Python - What's the Difference?

See how Python's functions and methods differ with this simple example

Comparing Python Plotting Libraries: Matplotlib, Plotly, Plotext

Comparing Python Plotting Libraries: Matplotlib, Plotly, Plotext

Here's how you can pick the right tool for the job

Click vs argparse - Which CLI Package is Better?

Click vs argparse - Which CLI Package is Better?

Check out the top 2 CLI-building packages to see which one is better for your application

Python's datetime.utcnow method is being depreciated

See how a simple bash script can help you fix this in 3.12+

A Step-by-Step Framework to Clean Data using Python's Pandas

Learn data cleaning techniques and how to efficiently prepare your data using Python's Pandas library.

Using pre-commit hooks for your Python project

We all forget to format, lint, and make sure print statements are removed.

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Using pre-commit hooks for your Python project

Using pre-commit hooks for your Python project

We all forget to format, lint, and make sure print statements are removed.

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Brandon Molyneaux
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Python's match/case Statements: The Equivalent of Switch Statements

Python's match/case Statements: The Equivalent of Switch Statements

This feature, used in Python 3.10+, is an alternative to if/elif/else blocks. See how case and match statements are used.

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Brandon Molyneaux
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The Simplest Way to Understand The Difference Between For Loops and While Loops

The Simplest Way to Understand The Difference Between For Loops and While Loops

There's a major difference between for and while loops, and this explanation hits the key difference.

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A Cheat Sheet for Type Hinting in Python

A Cheat Sheet for Type Hinting in Python

Here's why you should be using type hinting for your python code - it's nothing but beneficial!

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Brandon Molyneaux
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The differences between Mutable and Immutable data types in Python

The differences between Mutable and Immutable data types in Python

A beginner-friendly guide to why some variables change behind your back (and others don't)

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Brandon Molyneaux
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Why Python doesn't have private methods

Why Python doesn't have private methods

Python relies on you to be trustworthy, but there's more to it.

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Brandon Molyneaux
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Python Won't Make You a Good Software Engineer

Python Won't Make You a Good Software Engineer

Here's 6 things that will make you a good engineer, no matter what languages you use.

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Brandon Molyneaux
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Python except: The Danger of Overgeneralizing Exceptions

Python except: The Danger of Overgeneralizing Exceptions

How catching every exception with ‘except’ in Python can break your code and hide critical errors.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
3 things I've learned in my career as a software engineer

3 things I've learned in my career as a software engineer

As someone who's considered "early career", here's 3 things I have learned.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
4 Python Click package extensions you need right now

4 Python Click package extensions you need right now

If you've ever built a CLI application using Click, don't overlook these extensions.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
Paths in Python: Comparing os.path and pathlib modules

Paths in Python: Comparing os.path and pathlib modules

A quick guide to simplifying file path management in Python

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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3 Things I Wish I Knew Starting Out My Software Engineer Career

3 Things I Wish I Knew Starting Out My Software Engineer Career

What professional experience taught me about not coding.

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