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There’s always something going on over at realpython.com as far as Python tutorials go.

Here’s what you may have missed this past week:


What's a Python Namespace Package, and What's It For?

In this tutorial, you'll be exploring Python namespace packages: what they are, what they're for, and how you can use them in your package systems. Along the way, you'll create your own set of namespace packages and explore how you might be able to use them in your own projects:

→ realpython.com/python-namespace-package


Manipulating ZIP Files With Python

In this video course, you'll learn how to manipulate ZIP files using Python's zipfile module from the standard library. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how to read, write, compress, and extract files from your ZIP files quickly:

→ realpython.com/courses/zipfile-python


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Python's Mutable vs Immutable Types: What's the Difference?

In this tutorial, you'll learn how Python mutable and immutable data types work internally and how you can take advantage of mutability or immutability to power your code:

→ realpython.com/python-mutable-vs-immutable-types


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #148: Sharing Your Python App Across Platforms With BeeWare

Are you interested in deploying your Python project everywhere? This week on the show, Russell Keith-Magee, founder and maintainer of the BeeWare project, returns. Russell shares recent updates to Briefcase, a tool that converts a Python application into native installers on macOS, Windows, Linux, and mobile devices:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/148


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PyCoder's Weekly – Get the Latest Python News & Updates

Become a better Pythonista and stay up-to-date with your weekly dose of Python news & projects:

 → pycoders.com or click here to get the latest issue via email


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