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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:


Choosing the Best Coding Font for Programming

The font that you use is an important piece in your tool kit as a programmer. After all, you look at your programming font the whole time when writing code. In this tutorial, you'll find your perfect font for coding:

→ realpython.com/coding-font


Getting the First Match From a Python List or Iterable

In this video course, 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 finish up by creating a reusable function for all your first matching needs:

→ realpython.com/courses/python-first-match


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Create and Modify PDF Files in Python

In this tutorial, you'll explore the different ways of creating and modifying PDF files in Python. You'll learn how to read and extract text, merge and concatenate files, crop and rotate pages, encrypt and decrypt files, and even create PDFs from scratch:

→ realpython.com/creating-modifying-pdf


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #158: Building Python CI With Docker & Applying for a Hacker Initiative Grant

Do you need a refresher on using Docker with Python? Would you like to learn how to configure a continuous integration pipeline with modern tools and Docker? This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/158


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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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