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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:


Write Unit Tests for Your Python Code With ChatGPT

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT to generate tests for your Python code. You'll use the chat to create doctest, unittest, and pytest tests for your code:

→ realpython.com/chatgpt-unit-tests-python


Quiz: Python Sequences: A Comprehensive Guide

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of sequences in Python. You'll revisit the basic characteristics of a sequence, operations common to most sequences, special methods associated with sequences, and how to create user-defined mutable and immutable sequences:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-sequences


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Python Basics Exercises: Scopes

In this Python Basics Exercises course, you'll practice working with scope in Python. You'll reinforce important coding concepts by working with variables inside and outside of functions and loops. You'll also get to practice the LEGB rule:

→ realpython.com/courses/python-basics-exercises-scopes


What's Lazy Evaluation in Python?

This tutorial explores lazy evaluation in Python and looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using lazy and eager evaluation methods. By the end of this tutorial, you'll clearly understand which approach is best for you, depending on your needs:

→ realpython.com/python-lazy-evaluation


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Quiz: What Is the __pycache__ Folder in Python?

In this quiz, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge of the __pycache__ folder, including when, where, and why Python creates these folders:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-pycache


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #202: Pydantic Data Validation & Python Web Security Practices

How do you verify and validate the data coming into your Python web application? What tools and security best practices should you consider as a developer? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/202


Quiz: How to Check if a Python String Contains a Substring

In this quiz, you'll check your understanding of the best way to check whether a Python string contains a substring. You'll also revisit idiomatic ways to inspect the substring further, match substrings with conditions using regular expressions, and search for substrings in pandas:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-string-contains-substring


Defining and Calling Python Functions

In this course, you'll learn how to define and call your own Python function. You'll also learn about passing data to your function and returning data from your function back to its calling environment:

→ realpython.com/courses/defining-and-calling-functions


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Become a better Pythonista and stay up-to-date with your weekly dose of Python news & projects:

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