#671 – MARCH 4, 2025
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Single and Double Underscore Naming Conventions in Python
In this video course, you’ll learn a few Python naming conventions involving single and double underscores (_). You’ll learn how to use this character to differentiate between public and non-public names in APIs, write safe classes for subclassing purposes, avoid name clashes, and more.
REAL PYTHONcourse
An Introduction to Flask-SQLAlchemy in Python
This article introduces Flask-SQLAlchemy a third-party library that adds SQLAlchemy functionality to the Flask web framework.
FEREICO TROTTA
Build an AI Agent in Just a few Hours With Dynamiq
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Build a To-Do App With Python and Kivy
“In this tutorial, you’ll go through a series of steps to build a basic To-Do app with Python, SQLite, and Kivy.”
FRANCIS ALI
Articles & Tutorials
Cracking the Python Monorepo
“A monorepo is a single repository that contains multiple projects.” They can be quite effective if you’ve got the right tools to manage them. In this post, Daniel talks about just what those tools can be.
DANIEL GAFNI
How to Work With Polars LazyFrames
In this tutorial, you’ll gain an understanding of the principles behind Polars LazyFrames. You’ll also learn why using LazyFrames is often the preferred option over more traditional DataFrames.
REAL PYTHON
Experience AI Innovation Live at NVIDIA GTC 2025
GTC isn’t just another conference—it’s the premier developer event at the forefront of AI and accelerated computing. With 1,000+ sessions, 300+ exhibits, hands-on workshops, and exclusive networking events, GTC has something for every technical level and interest →
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Python 3.13 in 2025 Breakthroughs
This article summarizes all the goodies in last fall’s Python 3.13 release, including No-GIL, JIT compilation, and iOS support. Find out how these changes effect Python development in 2025.
TECHIEDIARIES
Rust, C++, and Python Trends in Jobs on HN
Two quick graphs showing mentions of programming languages in Hacker News “Who is hiring?” and “Who wants to be hired?” posts over the past four years.
MARTIN WOJTCZYK
PyPI’s New Terms of Service
The Python Packaging Index has updated their Terms of Service. Changes include new community policies and changes around organization accounts.
PYPI.ORG
To Type or Not to Type?
Don’t let the title fool you, Jonathan is pro type-hints. This post talks about all the benefits of adapting the optional practice.
JONATHAN CHUN
pytest-md and pytest-md-report: Markdown Reports
This podcast discusses pytest-md and pytest-md-report, two pytest plugins for getting Markdown enabled reports on your tests.
BRIAN OKKENpodcast
Launching the PyCon US 2025 Schedule
This post summarizes the schedule for PyConUS, including a summary of the keynote speakers, and updates on conference swag.
PYCON.BLOGSPOT.COM
Ditching Django Admin for FastHTML With HTMX
This post is about building a Django Admin-like dashboard with automatic refresh using FastHTML and HTMX.
SIMON MOISSELIN
The Postgres Host for Busy Developers
Crunchy Bridge makes Postgres easier than ever with a better developer experience where it counts.
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Low Overhead Allocation Sampling With VMProf in PyPy’s GC
This is a very deep dive on a high performance statistical profiler tightly integrated with PyPy.
CHRISTOPH JUNG
Projects & Code
Events
Canberra Python Meetup
March 6, 2025
MEETUP.COM
Sydney Python User Group (SyPy)
March 6, 2025
SYPY.ORG
Python Weekend Abuja
March 7, 2025
CODECAMPUS.COM.NG
PyDelhi User Group Meetup
March 8, 2025
MEETUP.COM
Happy Pythoning!
This was PyCoder’s Weekly Issue #671.
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