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A breakdown of a concept explaining why and how it works.

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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.

Brandon Molyneaux
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)

Brandon Molyneaux
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.

Brandon Molyneaux
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
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4 types of Python dunder (magic) methods you should know

4 types of Python dunder (magic) methods you should know

Dunder methods can change your python game significantly if you know how to leverage them correctly.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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Type Hinting in Python: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively

Type Hinting in Python: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively

A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Clearer, More Reliable Python Code with Type Hints

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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Python = vs ==: Understanding the Key Difference Between Assignment and Equality Operators

Python = vs ==: Understanding the Key Difference Between Assignment and Equality Operators

Learn when to use = for assignment and == for comparison to avoid common Python mistakes

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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The 3 Step Process on Writing List Comprehensions Easily

The 3 Step Process on Writing List Comprehensions Easily

See how you can convert Python for loops into list comprehensions in 3 simple steps.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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Writing Faster Code: 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Python Loops

Writing Faster Code: 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Python Loops

Practical tips to speed up your Python code and make your loops more efficient.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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Understanding Python's finally statement

Understanding Python's finally statement

This is a control flow tool you should've learned yesterday.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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A quick tutorial for the for/else construct in Python

A quick tutorial for the for/else construct in Python

Here's how you're able to use this and why sometimes it's more adventageous

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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Python's Threading Basics

Python's Threading Basics

What is threading? How can we use threading for our applications?

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux