Tuesday, October 6, 2020

PyCoder’s Weekly: Issue #441 (Oct. 6, 2020)

#441 – OCTOBER 6, 2020
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Cool New Features in Python 3.9

In this course, you’ll explore some of the coolest and most useful features in the newly released Python 3.9. You’ll learn how Python 3.9 makes it easier to work with time zones, dictionaries, decorators, and several other techniques that will make your code cleaner and more efficient.
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Build a Face Recognition System With the Nvidia Jetson Nano 2GB and Python

The Nvidia Jetson Nano is a single board computer similar to a Raspberry Pi. The Jetson Nano really packs a punch, however, thanks to its onboard Nvidia Maxwell GPU.
ADAM GEITGEY

Build Auto-Scaling Python Apps With CockroachDB

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Unravelling Rich Comparison Operators

In another installment of his “Unravelling” series, Brett Cannon takes a deep dive into rich comparison operators.
BRETT CANNON

The Magic of Python Context Managers

Learn the ins and outs of context managers, including some recipes that will make your code more readable, reliable, and less error prone
TOWARDSDATASCIENCE.COM • Shared by Martin Heinz

Creating Games in Streamlit

Streamlit is a platform used to quickly create data apps. So, why not use it to make games?
JOEL GRUS

Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3.9

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Articles & Tutorials

Python 3.9: Cool New Features for You to Try

In this article, you’ll explore some of the coolest and most useful features in the newly released Python 3.9. You’ll learn how Python 3.9 makes it easier to work with time zones, dictionaries, decorators, and several other techniques that will make your code cleaner and more efficient.
REAL PYTHON

Resolving Package Dependencies With the New Version of Pip

If you use Python, then you probably have used pip to install additional packages from the Python package index. Part of the magic behind pip is the dependency resolver, and there is a new version of it in the latest version of pip. This week on the show, we have Sumana Harihareswara and Georgia Bullen, who have been working on the recent releases of pip. Sumana is the project manager for pip, and Georgia has been working on pip’s user experience (UX).
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Find Performance Bottlenecks in Python Code

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Donald Knuth said: “We should forget about small efficiencies, say about 97% of the time: premature optimization is the root of all evil. Yet we should not pass up our opportunities in that critical 3%.” Blackfire lets you find the 3%. Supports all Python versions. Quick install & appealing UI →
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100+ Python and Data Science Projects for Every Kind of Programmer

A huge list of project ideas to inspire your imagination!
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Solving the Equilibrium Index Problem in Python

Given an array of numbers, the equilibrium index problem requires you to find the index, if one exists, where the sum of every number to the left of the index is equal to the sum of every number to the right of the index. Try and come up with your own solution before checking out the article!
JOHN LEKBERG

Learn To Secure Your Python Apps at SnykCon 2020

A free, multi-track virtual event. Learn from leading security engineers and developers in hands-on technical sessions so you can work with your team to avoid malicious attacks and deliver secure code.
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Python’s map(): Processing Iterables Without a Loop

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how Python’s map() works and how to use it effectively in your programs. You’ll also learn how to use list comprehension and generator expressions to replace map() in a Pythonic and efficient way.
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Watchman: Monitoring Dependency Conflicts for Python Library Ecosystem

Dependency management is hard. Learn what sort of problems exist in Python and how you can find and report, and even predict dependency conflicts with Watchman.
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Hijack To Help Customers

When customers report their thorniest problems and all of your diagnostic tools have failed you, how can you help? Learn how to swoop in and save the day with some help from django-hijack.
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Announcing Playwright for Python: Reliable End-To-End Testing for the Web

Writing cross-browser end-to-end tests for web applications isn’t always easy. Playwright, a new open source tool from Microsoft, aims to fix that.
ARJUN ATTAM

Django Stripe Subscriptions

Learn how to handle payments in your Django project using Stripe.
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Events

PyCon Estonia 2020 (Virtual)

October 8 to October 9, 2020
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Happy Pythoning!
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