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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 Are Python Asterisk and Slash Special Parameters For?

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Python asterisk and slash special parameters in function definitions. With these symbols, you can define whether your functions will accept positional or keyword arguments:

→ realpython.com/python-asterisk-and-slash-special-parameters


Process Images Using the Pillow Library and Python

In this video course, you'll learn how to use the Python Pillow library to deal with images and perform image processing. You'll also explore using NumPy for further processing, including to create animations:

→ realpython.com/courses/python-pillow


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Python Polars: A Lightning-Fast DataFrame Library

Welcome to the world of Polars, a powerful DataFrame library for Python! In this showcase tutorial, you'll get a hands-on introduction to Polars' core features and see why this library is catching so much buzz:

→ realpython.com/polars-python


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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:

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