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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 News: What's New From March 2024

In March 2024, the first release candidate of NumPy was published. At the same time, the PSF announced a new position that will improve the PyPI user support, and the free-threaded Python project reached an exciting milestone:

→ realpython.com/python-news-march-2024


Generating QR Codes With Python

In this video course, you'll learn how to use Python to generate QR codes, from your standard black-and-white QR codes to beautiful ones with your favorite colors. You'll learn how to format QR codes, rotate them, and even replace the static background with moving images:

→ realpython.com/courses/generating-qr-codes


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Pydantic: Simplifying Data Validation in Python

Discover the power of Pydantic, Python's most popular data parsing, validation, and serialization library. In this hands-on tutorial, you'll learn how to make your code more robust, trustworthy, and easier to debug with Pydantic:

→ realpython.com/python-pydantic


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #200: Avoiding Error Culture and Getting Help Inside Python

What is error culture, and how do you avoid it within your organization? How do you navigate alert and notification fatigue? Hey, it's episode #200! Real Python's editor-in-chief, Dan Bader, joins us this week to celebrate. Christopher Trudeau also returns to bring another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/200


Quiz: Python String Formatting Best Practices

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of string formatting in Python. You'll review the four main approaches to string formatting in Python, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge will help you choose the best string formatting approach for your programs:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-string-formatting


Improve Your Tests With the Python Mock Object Library

In this course, you'll learn how to use the Python mock object library, unittest.mock, to create and use mock objects to improve your tests. Obstacles like complex logic and unpredictable dependencies make writing valuable tests difficult, but unittest.mock can help you overcome these obstacles:

→ realpython.com/courses/python-mock-object-library


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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