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There’s always something going on over at Real Python as far as Python tutorials go.

Here’s what you may have missed this past week:


Python's property(): Add Managed Attributes to Your Classes

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create managed attributes in your classes using Python's property(). Managed attributes are attributes that have function-like behavior, which allows for performing actions during the attribute access and update:

→ realpython.com/python-property


Quiz: Defining Your Own Python Function

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of how to define your own Python functions. You'll revisit both the basics and more complex syntax, such as args and kwargs, to sharpen your knowledge of function definitions in Python:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/defining-your-own-python-function


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Understanding Python's Global Interpreter Lock (GIL)

Python's Global Interpreter Lock or GIL, in simple words, is a mutex (or a lock) that allows only one thread to hold the control of the Python interpreter at any one time. In this video course you'll learn how the GIL affects the performance of your Python programs:

→ realpython.com/courses/understanding-global-interpreter-lock-gil


Quiz: Python Class Constructors: Control Your Object Instantiation

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of class constructors in Python. By working through this quiz, you'll revisit the internal instantiation process, object initialization, and fine-tuning object creation:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-class-constructor


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Python Thread Safety: Using a Lock and Other Techniques

In this tutorial, you'll learn about the issues that can occur when your code is run in a multithreaded environment. Then you'll explore the various synchronization primitives available in Python's threading module, such as locks, which help you make your code safe:

→ realpython.com/python-thread-lock


Quiz: The Python Standard REPL: Try Out Code and Ideas Quickly

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of the Python standard REPL. The Python REPL allows you to run Python code interactively, which is useful for testing new ideas, exploring libraries, refactoring and debugging code, and trying out examples:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-repl


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #225: Python Getting Faster and Leaner & Ideas for Django Projects

What changes are happening under the hood in the latest versions of Python? How are these updates laying the groundwork for a faster Python in the coming years? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/225


Reading and Writing Files in Python

In this course, you'll learn about reading and writing files in Python. You'll cover everything from what a file is made up of to which libraries can help you along that way. You'll also take a look at some basic scenarios of file usage as well as some advanced techniques:

→ realpython.com/courses/reading-and-writing-files-python


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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— Dan Bader (realpython.com)


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