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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 eval(): Evaluate Expressions Dynamically

In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how Python's eval() works and how to use it effectively in your programs. Additionally, you'll learn how to minimize the security risks associated to the use of eval():

→ realpython.com/python-eval-function


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


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Python Community Interview With Christopher Bailey

Christopher Bailey is the host of The Real Python Podcast. In this interview, we dig into his past in music and video production and provide some helpful tips and tricks for any budding content creator looking to create their first coding video tutorials:

→ realpython.com/interview-christopher-bailey


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #9: Leveling Up Your Python Literacy and Finding Python Projects to Study

In your quest to become a better developer, how do you find Python code that is at your reading level? What are good code bases or projects to study? What are the things holding you back from leveling up your Python literacy? This week we have Cecil Phillip on the show to discuss all of these common questions. Cecil is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/9


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— Dan Bader (realpython.com)

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