Montreal Python User Group: PyCon 2021 Videos are online
PyCon took place online this year. We are sad we didn't get a chance to meet our fellow Pythonistas in person, but we are still glad for the opportunity to watch high quality talks from many...
View ArticleDan Stromberg: Python 3.x threading comparison
I've put a comparison of different Python runtimes here. In short, CPython, but also Pypy3 and Nuitka, threaded poorly. This while the Python for tiny systems, Micropython, threaded quite well - at...
View ArticleReal Python: Python vs JavaScript for Python Developers
Python isn’t the only language out there, and one of the other languages frequently fighting Python for the top of the “most popular” lists is JavaScript. JavaScript is the de facto language on the web...
View ArticlePython for Beginners: Complex numbers in Python
While working on data science, machine learning or scientific calculations, we often need to perform calculations on numeric data types including complex numbers. In this article, we will learn how to...
View ArticleHynek Schlawack: Subclassing in Python Redux
The conflict between subclassing and composition is as old as object-oriented programming. The latest crop of languages like Go or Rust prove that you don’t need subclassing to successfully write code....
View ArticlePyCoder’s Weekly: Issue #478 (June 22, 2021)
#478 – JUNE 22, 2021View in Browser »How to Pivot and Plot Data With Pandas One of the challenges of working with data is knowing how to manipulate the data format for a particular analysis. And...
View ArticlePodcast.__init__: Finding The Core Of Python For A Bright Future With Brett...
Brett Cannon has been a long-time contributor to the Python language and community in many ways. In this episode he shares some of his work and thoughts on modernizing the ecosystem around the...
View ArticleMike Driscoll: Creating an Animated GIF with Python
Animated GIFs are an image type that contains multiple images with slight differences. These are then played back kind of like a cartoon is. You could even think of it as a flip-book with a stick man...
View ArticlePython for Beginners: Nested List Comprehensions in Python
One way Python attracts programmers is by encouraging elegant, easy-to-read code. It does this through a variety of features, including list comprehension.Writing more efficient code helps programmers...
View ArticleReal Python: CPython Internals: Paperback Now Available!
After almost two years of writing, reviewing, and testing, we’re delighted to announce that CPython Internals: Your Guide to the Python 3 Interpreter is now available in paperback!Are there certain...
View ArticleTestDriven.io: Built-in Permission Classes in Django Rest Framework
This article looks at how the built-in permission classes work in Django REST Framework.
View ArticlePython Bytes: #239 No module named pythonbytes
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View ArticleQuansight Labs Blog: Working with pytest on PyTorch
Prerequisites To run the code in this post yourself, make sure you have torch, ipytest>0.9, and the plugin to be introduced pytest-pytorch installed.pip install torch 'ipytest>0.9'...
View ArticlePeter Bengtsson: An effective and immutable way to turn two Python lists into...
To combine 2 lists into 2 use `+`.
View ArticlePyCharm: PyCharm 2021.2 EAP 2: Python Packages Installation From Custom...
The second EAP of PyCharm 2021.2 brings a lot of improvements, both platform-wide and Python-specific. Take a look at what we have new in store for Python 3.10 support, easy package installation, work...
View ArticleDaniel Roy Greenfeld: What's the Ultimate Reason for Working at Octopus Energy?
On November 16, 2020, I started my first day of employment at Octopus Energy. A few days ago I discussed reasons why I enjoy my work and colleagues. In this article, I explain the ultimate reason I...
View ArticlePython for Beginners: Decimal Module in Python
Python has numeric data types like int, float and complex numbers but due to the machine dependent nature of floating point numbers, we need a more precise data type for calculations which demand high...
View ArticleStack Abuse: Styling PyQt6 Applications - Default and Custom QSS Stylesheets
IntroductionIn this guide, we'll take a look at how to style a PyQt application.If you're unfamiliar with PyQt, read our Guide to Working with Python's PyQT FrameworkWe'll start with PyQt's default...
View ArticleMike Driscoll: Python 101: Exception Handling (Video)
In this video tutorial, you will learn how exception handling works in Python.Specifically, you will learn the following:Common exceptionsHandling exceptionsRaising exceptionsExamining exception...
View ArticleReal Python: The Real Python Podcast – Episode #66: Practicing Python With...
Are you ready to practice your Python skills some more? There is a new set of practice problems prepared for you to tackle, and this time they're based on working with CSV files. This week on the show,...
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