Setuptools Deprecation, Installable Django Apps, Flask, and More

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Python String Formatting: Available Tools and Their Features
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Why Does python -M json Not Work? Why Is It json.tool?
Python’s json.tool command-line interface pretty prints your JSON. Have you ever wondered why it is in json.tool instead of the module directly? This article explains the history behind this module.
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Recently, the PSF board was alerted to a flaw in the bylaws that could expose the foundation to unbounded financial liability. As such, a board driven change has been instituted.
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Fear of Over-Engineering Has Killed Engineering Altogether
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Tracing the Evolution of a Python Function With git log
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tea-tasting: Statistical Analysis of A/B Tests
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