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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:


Strings and Character Data in Python

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Python's rich set of operators and functions for working with strings. You'll cover the basics of creating strings using literals and the str() function, applying string methods, using operators and built-in functions with strings, and more:

→ realpython.com/python-strings


Simulate a Text File in Python

Testing an application that reads files from a disk can be complicated. It may depend on the machine, require special access, or be frustratingly slow. This course shows you how to simulate a text file using Python to simplify testing:

→ realpython.com/courses/simulate-text-file


Quiz: Python's Built-in Exceptions: A Walkthrough With Examples

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of Python's built-in exceptions. With this knowledge, you'll be able to effectively identify and handle these exceptions when they appear. Additionally, you'll be more familiar with how to raise some of these exceptions in your code:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-built-in-exceptions


How to Write an Installable Django App

In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to create an installable Django app. You'll cover everything you need to know, from extracting your app from a Django project to turning it into a package that's available on PyPI and installable through pip:

→ realpython.com/installable-django-app


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #215: Fetching Graph Data in Django With Strawberry & Prototype Purgatory

How do you integrate GraphQL into your Python web development? How about quickly building graph-based APIs inside Django's battery-included framework? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/215


Quiz: Basic Data Types in Python: A Quick Exploration

Take this quiz to test your understanding of the basic data types that are built into Python, like numbers, strings, bytes, and Booleans:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-data-types


How to Use Python Lambda Functions

In this step-by-step course, you'll learn about Python lambda functions. You'll see how they compare with regular functions and how you can use them in accordance with best practices:

→ realpython.com/courses/python-lambda-functions


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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