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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:


Quiz: How to Use sorted() and .sort() in Python

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of sorting in Python using sorted() and .sort(). You'll revisit how to sort various types of data in different data structures, customize the order, and work with two different ways of sorting in Python:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-sort


How to Use sorted() and .sort() in Python

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to sort various types of data in different data structures in Python. You'll explore custom sorting orders and work with two distinct ways of sorting:

→ realpython.com/python-sort


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Single and Double Underscore Naming Conventions in Python

In this video course, you'll learn a few Python naming conventions involving single and double underscores (_). You'll learn how to use this character to differentiate between public and non-public names in APIs, write safe classes for subclassing purposes, avoid name clashes, and more:

→ realpython.com/courses/single-double-underscore-naming-conventions


Quiz: How to Work With Polars LazyFrames

This quiz will challenge your knowledge of working with Polars LazyFrames. You won't find all the answers in the tutorial, so you'll need to do some extra investigating. By finding all the answers, you're sure to learn some interesting things along the way:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/polars-lazyframe


Detect and Localize Anomalies With Intel AI, Powered by OpenVINO
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Discover Anomalib, a library of ready-to-use algorithms for efficient anomaly detection. Optimized to run locally and open source, it’s designed to help you spot the odd one out.

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How to Work With Polars LazyFrames

In this tutorial, you'll gain an understanding of the principles behind Polars LazyFrames. You'll also learn why using LazyFrames is often the preferred option over more traditional DataFrames:

→ realpython.com/polars-lazyframe


Quiz: Python Bytes

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of Python bytes objects. By working through this quiz, you'll revisit the key concepts related to this low-level data type:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-bytes


Quiz: Python while Loops: Repeating Tasks Conditionally

In this quiz, you'll test your understanding of Python's while loop. This loop allows you to execute a block of code repeatedly as long as a given condition remains true. Understanding how to use while loops effectively is a crucial skill for any Python developer:

→ realpython.com/quizzes/python-while-loop


The Real Python Podcast – Episode #241: Deciphering Python Jargon & Compiling Python 1.0

How do you learn the terms commonly used when speaking about Python? How is the jargon similar to other programming languages? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects:

→ realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/241


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


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:

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