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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:


Python's raise: Effectively Raising Exceptions in Your Code

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to raise exceptions in Python, which will improve your ability to efficiently handle errors and exceptional situations in your code. This way, you'll write more reliable, robust, and maintainable code:

→ realpython.com/python-raise-exception


Recursion in Python

A recursive function is one that calls itself. In this video course, you'll see what recursion is, how it works in Python, and under what circumstances you should use it:

→ realpython.com/courses/python-recursion


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Python's Self Type: How to Annotate Methods That Return self

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Self type hint in Python to annotate methods that return an instance of their own class. You'll gain hands-on experience with type hints and annotations of methods that return an instance of their class, making your code more readable and maintainable:

→ realpython.com/python-type-self


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #161: Resources and Advice for Building CircuitPython Projects

Are you looking to advance your CircuitPython projects? Would you like a collection of resources and tools to help you along your path? This week on the show, Tod Kurt is here to discuss building projects with CircuitPython:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/161


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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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