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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:


Take Your Python Skills to the Next Level with Real Python's New Instructor-Led Courses

Ready to get serious about mastering Python? Our new cohort-based course is your chance to dive deep into core Python concepts in a way that's hands-on, guided, and collaborative.

Learn with a small group and work with a Real Python instructor who's there to answer your questions, give feedback, and keep you on track.

To give you all the details, we're hosting another info session on November 25. Join us on Zoom to see how this course can help you write cleaner, more efficient Python code, and grow your skills faster than ever:

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Python News Roundup: November 2024

This month, Python continues to shine as one of the top languages on GitHub. Python 3.13 was just released, bringing improvements and compatibility updates. Plus, the Python Developer Survey 2024 is now open, and PyCon US 2025 has launched its call for proposals:

→ realpython.com/python-news-november-2024


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Formatting Floats Inside Python F-Strings

In this video course, you'll learn how to use Python format specifiers within an f-string to allow you to neatly format a float to your required precision:

→ realpython.com/courses/format-floats-f-strings


Python Dictionary Comprehensions: How and When to Use Them

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to write dictionary comprehensions in Python. You'll also explore the most common use cases for dictionary comprehensions and learn about some bad practices that you should avoid when using them in your code:

→ realpython.com/python-dictionary-comprehension


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Experience the power of Edge AI—delivering lightning-fast, real-time processing where it matters. Optimize your applications to push performance and accuracy beyond limits with Intel’s OpenVINO toolkit.

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Quiz: Namespaces and Scope in Python

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of Python namespaces and variable scope. These concepts are crucial for organizing the symbolic names assigned to objects in a Python program and ensuring they don't interfere with one another:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-namespaces-scope


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #228: Maintaining the Foundations of Python & Cautionary Tales

How do you build a sustainable open-source project and community? What lessons can be learned from Python's history and the current mess that the WordPress community is going through? This week on the show, we speak with Paul Everitt from JetBrains about navigating open-source funding and the start of the Python Software Foundation:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/228


Intro to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python

In this video course, you'll learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python and how to work with classes, objects, and constructors:

→ realpython.com/courses/intro-object-oriented-programming-oop-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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