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Targets readers with some Python experience. These posts assume a working knowledge of core syntax and explore concepts in more depth, often covering best practices, idioms, and real-world use cases.

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t-strings in Python 3.14

t-strings in Python 3.14

New string formatter that brings security and structure to dynamic string composition.

Hamna Rashid
Hamna Rashid
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Generative vs Discriminative AI in Python

Generative vs Discriminative AI in Python

Learn when to use Generative and Discriminative AI with practical Python examples.

Hamna Rashid
Hamna Rashid
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Faster String Slicing in NumPy

Faster String Slicing in NumPy

A new vectorized approach to slicing string arrays in NumPy, shown to be up to 25x faster!

Hamna Rashid
Hamna Rashid
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Running Shell Commands in Python (the right way)

Running Shell Commands in Python (the right way)

Leverage the subprocess module, but know there's a difference between subprocess.run() and subprocess.Popen()

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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Using Python's LRU Cache

Using Python's LRU Cache

Caching your program's output can increase significantly. Using Python's functools.lru_cache decorator makes creating caches easy.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
toolingtooling
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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.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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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
toolingtooling
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The Basics of Git for Python Code

The Basics of Git for Python Code

Keep your code under source control by leveraging the most popular version control tool out there: Git

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
metaprogrammingmetaprogramming
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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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The difference between __repr__ and __str__

The difference between __repr__ and __str__

Understanding Python’s String Representations for Developers and Users

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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Part 3: Mastering Object Oriented Programming: 3 OOP Design Patterns

Part 3: Mastering Object Oriented Programming: 3 OOP Design Patterns

In this multi-part series, I'm explaining the basics of object oriented programming (OOP) in Python.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux
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Part 2: Mastering Object Oriented Programming: The 4 Principals of OOP

Part 2: Mastering Object Oriented Programming: The 4 Principals of OOP

In this multi-part series, I'm explaining the basics of object oriented programming (OOP) in Python.

Brandon Molyneaux
Brandon Molyneaux