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Using __call__(), Django Custom Sorts, Decorators, and More

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Python’s .__call__() Method: Creating Callable Instances
In this tutorial, you’ll learn what a callable is in Python and how to create callable instances using the .__call__() special method in your custom classes. You’ll also code several examples of practical use cases for callable instances in Python.
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Sorting a Django Queryset Using Custom Attributes
“Typically, Django allows sorting a queryset by any attribute on the model or related to it in either ascending or descending order. However, what if you need to sort the queryset following a custom sequence of attribute values?”
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Python Decorators and How to Use Them Effectively
This article covers the importance and use of decorators in your code. It introduces you to both function and class decorators and helps you write your own.
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PyPI Was Subpoenaed
In March and April 2023, PyPI received three subpoenas for user data from the US Department of Justice. This blog post covers what was requested and how the PyPI is working to clarify what they retain and can make available in the future. See the associated Hacker News discussion.
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Removing PGP From PyPI
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Writing Python Like It’s Rust
This blog post from Jakub talks about how writing code in Rust has informed a more rigorous approach to his Python. He now uses types more frequently, absorbing the strictness of Rust in his Python coding style. Associated Hacker News conversation
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Publishing Python Packages to PyPI
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Using k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN) in Python
In this video course, you’ll learn all about the k-nearest neighbors (kNN) algorithm in Python, including how to implement kNN from scratch. Once you understand how kNN works, you’ll use scikit-learn to facilitate your coding process.
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Programming Types and Mindsets
David expounds on why we should appreciate the features of other languages and how they enable the creativity of their developers, even if we don’t like those features ourselves.
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Using a Golang Package in Python Using Gopy
Including a Golang package in Python using Gopy: A simple way to leverage the power of Golang packages in Python applications.
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Choosing a Good File Format for Pandas
CSV, JSON, Parquet — which data format should you use for your Pandas data? Itamar compares them and makes recommendations.
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The Power of Bit Manipulation
In this article, you learn about bit manipulation and how to solve problems efficiently using it in Python.
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Coding With ChatGPT, Pydantic's Future, Properties, and More

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

ChatGPT: Your Personal Python Coding Mentor #578 – MAY 23, 2023 VIEW IN BROWSER The PyCoder's Weekly Logo ChatGPT: Your Personal Python Coding Mentor Large language models have gained popularity

Faster CPython at PyCon, Trusted Publishing, Packaging, and More

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Faster CPython at PyCon #577 – MAY 16, 2023 VIEW IN BROWSER The PyCoder's Weekly Logo Faster CPython at PyCon This article summarizes the report the Faster CPython team gave at PyCon 2023. It gives

SOLID OOP, Mojo, PyCon Keynote, and More

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

SOLID Principles: Improve Object-Oriented Design in Python #576 – MAY 9, 2023 VIEW IN BROWSER The PyCoder's Weekly Logo SOLID Principles: Improve Object-Oriented Design in Python In this tutorial,

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Python Classes: The Power of Object-Oriented Programming #575 – MAY 2, 2023 VIEW IN BROWSER The PyCoder's Weekly Logo Python Classes: The Power of Object-Oriented Programming In this tutorial, you

PyPI Trusted Publishers, Namespaces, ChatGPT REPL, and More

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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