#621 – MARCH 19, 2024
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Visualizing Data in Python With Seaborn
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the Python seaborn library to produce statistical data analysis plots to allow you to better visualize your data. You’ll learn how to use both its traditional classic interface and more modern objects interface.
REAL PYTHON
Does Python Have Pointers?
Depending on how you’re using the term “pointer” changes the answer to the question. Read on to better understand the programming terminology and whether Python has pointers.
NED BATCHELDER
GPT Pilot Is an OSS Dev Tool That Builds Apps From Scratch by Talking to You
GPT Pilot is a collection of AI agents that automate developer workflows to try offloading 95% of coding tasks from you to the AI. Right now, it can build apps up to ~3000 lines of code see examples here →
PYTHAGORA TECHNOLOGIES INC.sponsor
The Python Memory Model
This article introduces you to how Python stores things in memory. Learn about the heap, the stack, and how the interpreter sees Python objects.
PEPIJN BAKKER
Articles & Tutorials
Build an LLM RAG Chatbot With LangChain
Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm, demonstrating unprecedented capabilities in natural language tasks. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll leverage LLMs to build your own retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) chatbot using synthetic data with LangChain and Neo4j.
REAL PYTHON
Use Weird Tests to Capture Tacit Knowledge
Sometimes adding code in one place means configuration elsewhere also needs to be updated. One way of ensuring this is happening properly in a large project is to use unit tests. This post covers a few examples, complete with pytest code.
JUSTIN DUKE
Blocked by Slow Code Reviews? Here’s How to Stop Waiting
Code reviews are great - but they shouldn’t slow down your development. Sourcery can automatically review every one of your PR’s so your team can keep moving fast →
SOURCERYsponsor
Insecurity and Python Pickles
The pickle module allows you to serialize arbitrary Python objects. Serializing them back means executing code, which has potential security issues. Read on to discover what they are and what software may be impacted.
DAROC ALDEN
Python Basics Exercises: Installing Packages With pip
In this Python Basics Exercises video course, you’ll practice installing packages with pip. You’ll also practice creating virtual environments, making lists of requirements, and recreating a development environment.
REAL PYTHONcourse
How to Create a Dashboard in Python From PostgreSQL
Accessing a database in a terminal is not the best solution for everyone. Mljar lets you build a dashboard from scratch using only Python.
MLJAR• Shared by Piotr
Regex Character “$” Doesn’t Mean “End-of-String”
Regular expression syntax is only somewhat uniform across programming languages. Seth ran into a surprise with “$” and Python.
SETH LARSON
Feature Flags Are Ruining Your Codebase
An opinion piece on feature flags and the dangers of letting PMs control them. Includes suggestions on what to do instead.
ANTON ZAIDES
The 2038 Problem
Learn how “The 2038 problem” could impact software, hardware, and more - and what can be done to prepare.
CODE RELIANT
Add Magic Link Sign-in Using Django
This is a step-by-step guide to adding email sign-in (and verification) to Django using Gmail and others.
PHOTON DESIGNER
Email Testing With Python’s smtpd Module
This post dives deep into Python’s smtpd module and explores how it can used for local testing.
MUHAMMAD
Projects & Code
Events
Weekly Real Python Office Hours Q&A (Virtual)
March 20, 2024
REALPYTHON.COM
PyData Bristol Meetup
March 21, 2024
MEETUP.COM
PyLadies Dublin
March 21, 2024
PYLADIES.COM
Python Barcamp Karlsruhe
March 23 to March 25, 2024
BARCAMPS.EU
PyDelhi User Group Meetup
March 23, 2024
MEETUP.COM
Happy Pythoning!
This was PyCoder’s Weekly Issue #621.
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