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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:


Building HTTP APIs With Django REST Framework

This course will get you ready to build HTTP APIs with Django REST Framework. The Django REST framework (DRF) is a toolkit built on top of the Django web framework that reduces the amount of code you need to write to create REST interfaces:

→ realpython.com/courses/django-rest-framework


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #233: PyCoder's Weekly 2024 Top Articles & Missing Gems

PyCoder's Weekly included over 1,500 links to articles, blog posts, tutorials, and projects in 2024. Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week to help wrap it all up by sharing some highlights and uncovering a few missing gems from the pile:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/233


Write Python Like a Pro—In Just 8 Weeks

Python skills feeling plateaued? Break through the intermediate ceiling with structured guidance and real-world challenges. Master advanced concepts and write code that earns respect to transform your career:

→ Reserve Your Spot Now


2024's Most Popular Python Tutorials and Courses

Revisit your favorite Real Python tutorials and courses from 2024. Explore a wide range of topics, from mastering Python basics to building innovative projects and optimizing your workflow. It’s been an exciting year of learning, and there’s plenty to build on in 2025:

→ realpython.com/popular-python-tutorials-2024


Quiz: Effective Testing with Pytest

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of pytest, a Python testing tool. With this knowledge, you'll be able to write more efficient and effective tests, ensuring your code behaves as expected:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/effective-testing-with-pytest


Python Stacks, Queues, and Priority Queues in Practice

In this tutorial, you'll take a deep dive into the theory and practice of queues in programming. Along the way, you'll get to know the different types of queues, implement them, and then learn about the higher-level queues in Python's standard library. Be prepared to do a lot of coding:

→ realpython.com/queue-in-python


Using Sets in Python

In this course, you'll learn how to work with Python's set data type. You'll see how to define set objects in Python and discover the operations that they support. By the end of this course, you'll have a good feel for when a set is an appropriate choice in your own programs:

→ realpython.com/courses/sets-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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