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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 Exceptions: An Introduction

In this beginner tutorial, you'll learn what exceptions are good for in Python. You'll see how to raise exceptions and how to handle them with try ... except blocks:

→ realpython.com/python-exceptions


Building Enumerations With Python’s enum

In this video course, you'll discover the art of creating and using enumerations of logically connected constants in Python. To accomplish this, you'll explore the Enum class and other associated tools and types from the enum module from the Python standard library:

→ realpython.com/courses/python-enum


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Python's Format Mini-Language for Tidy Strings

In this tutorial, you'll learn about Python's format mini-language. You'll learn how to use the mini-language to create working format specifiers and build nicely formatted strings and messages in your code:

→ realpython.com/python-format-mini-language


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #190: Great Starting Points for Contributing to Open Source

What's it like to sit down for your first developer sprint at a conference? How do you find an appropriate issue to work on as a new open-source contributor? This week on the show, author and software engineer Stefanie Molin is here to discuss starting to contribute to open-source projects:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/190


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Quiz: Socket Programming in Python

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of Python sockets. With this knowledge, you'll be able to create your own client-server applications, handle multiple connections simultaneously, and send messages and data between endpoints:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/socket-programming-in-python


Intro to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python

In this video series, you'll learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python and how to work with classes, objects, and constructors:

→ realpython.com/courses/intro-object-oriented-programming-oop-python


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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