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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:


Using and Creating Global Variables in Your Python Functions

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use global variables in Python functions using the global keyword or the built-in globals() function. You'll also learn a few strategies to avoid relying on global variables because they can lead to code that's difficult to understand, debug, and maintain:

→ realpython.com/python-use-global-variable-in-function


OOP with Python Metaclasses

Metaclasses are an important but mysterious behind-the-scenes mechanism for instantiating classes in Python. In this video course, you'll learn how Python's metaclasses work in object-oriented programming:

→ realpython.com/courses/python-metaclasses


Keep Corrupted URLs Out of Your Projects
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URLs can be risky, as they can direct users from a legitimate web page to a malicious one. While Python doesn’t have a built-in URL scanner and validator, community-driven URL parsers and validators are available for Python. Explore the challenges of corrupted URLs, how they can damage your applications, and ways to tackle the problem in Snyk’s guide to secure URL validation in Python.

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ChatGPT: Your Personal Python Coding Mentor

Large language models have gained popularity since OpenAI released ChatGPT. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT as your Python coding mentor. You'll study a variety of use cases, learn how to interpret results, and see that you need to beware of incorrect and irrelevant responses:

→ realpython.com/chatgpt-coding-mentor-python


Automate Slack and Microsoft Teams Notifications Using Python
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Integrating with the Slack and Microsoft APIs is fairly straightforward, but implementing these tools as a part of a full-featured notification system that embeds with your app experience can be complex and time-consuming. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to send notifications via Slack and Microsoft Teams, using Courier to make these tools a seamless part of how your app communicates with users.

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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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