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Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Python Game Engine With an AI Player
In this video course, you’ll create a universal game engine in Python for tic-tac-toe with two computer players, one of which will be an AI player using the powerful minimax algorithm. You’ll give your game library a text-based graphical interface and explore two front ends.
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A Priority-Expiry LRU Cache Without Heaps or Trees
This article covers how to implement an LRU cache using only the Python standard library. It does so the hard way, staying away from heaps and binary search trees.
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Debugging Python
Tips for debugging Python, based on a talk done at PyCon Sweden. Learn how to be better at debugging your Python code!
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Wagtail 5.2.3 Released
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Ten Python datetime Pitfalls
It’s no secret that the Python datetime library has its quirks. Not only are there probably more than you think, but third-party libraries don’t address most of them! Arie created a new library to explore what a better datetime library could look like.
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Exploring the Role of Static Methods in Python
Python is a versatile language, supporting multiple programming paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming. This article discusses static methods, but from a functional programming perspective.
BOB BEDERBOS

Performance Analysis of Python’s dict() and {}
This article delves into the details behind the choice of calling dict() or using {} directly in your code. It covers the underlying structures in the interpreter as well as performance.
KAMIL RUSIN

My Django Roadmap Ideas
Thibaud Cola is the newest Django Software Foundation member and this post describes his ideas for the Django roadmap session for 2024. Learn what might be coming in future Django core.
PAOLO MELCHIORRE

Python’s Magic Methods: Leverage Their Power in Your Classes
In this tutorial, you’ll learn what magic methods are in Python, how they work, and how to use them in your custom classes to support powerful features in your object-oriented code.
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Filter a list in Python
This tutorial explains the different methods for filtering a list in Python. It shows you how to use the filter() function, list comprehensions, and good old loops.
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