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How to Get the First Match From a Python List or Iterable
In this tutorial you’ll learn about the best ways to get the first match from a Python list or iterable. You’ll look into two different strategies, for loops and generators, and compare their performance. Then you’ll end up by creating a reusable function for all your first matching needs.
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Generating Memes and Infographics With Pillow
Pillow is great for doing image resizing, adding borders or composing. This makes it a natural fit for creating tools for memes and infographics. This step-by-step article shows you what Pillow code you need to write to turn any image into a meme.
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When Should You Upgrade to Python 3.11?
Python 3.11 has been released, when should you switch to using it? This posting covers the complications you can run into when moving to the latest release of any Python and how to know when it is best for you to upgrade.
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Caching in Django Applications
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Cool New Features in Python 3.11
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Deepgram Is the Preferred Speech-to-Text API of Python Developers
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Lambdas Don’t Support Type Hints, but That’s Okay
Python has no syntax to add type hints to lambdas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them in type-checked code. This post looks at how mypy can infer the types for lambdas, based on where they’re used.
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12 Factor Apps Revisited
The Twelve-Factor App methodology is a methodology for building software-as-a-service applications by Adam Wiggins. This article covers how it has evolved and what you can learn from it today.
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How to Set Up WebSockets in Starlette
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