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Return of the print Statement, 13 Python Project Ideas, How PyPy Works, and More

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The (Non-)Return of the Python Print Statement
Guido van Rossum recently proposed re-introducing the Python print statement. He was completely serious and even though the idea didn’t gain traction, it’s interesting to know why he made the proposal.
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How JIT Compilers Are Implemented and Fast: PyPy, LuaJIT, Graal and More
Have you ever wondered how JIT compilers like PyPy work? Learn the basics by looking at a number of JITs including PyPy, LuaJIT, and Graal.
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Hashing It Out
Take a deep dive into Python dictionaries by looking at four problems and considering their solutions.
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Python import: Advanced Techniques and Tips
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Zero-Day Vulnerability in Python Versions 3.8.0 to 3.8.3 Causes Hash Collisions and Leads to DoS
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Too Many Objects: Reducing Memory Overhead From Python Instances
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Adding Two Factor Authentication to Django Admin
Django is a “batteries included” framework, but one battery that isn’t included is two-factor authentication (2FA). Learn how to set up 2FA on the Django Admin site using an authentication app like Google Authenticator.
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Arrange-Act-Assert: A Pattern for Writing Good Tests
Arrange-Act-Assert is a test pattern that forces tests to focus on independent, individual behaviors. Learn how to use it for your tests!
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A Practical Introduction to Graphs (Network Diagrams)
Learn how to create a simple graph in Python. Not graph as in chart, but graph is in network diagram (or, dots connected with lines).
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Solving the Plus Minus Problem in Python
The “Plus Minus Problem” asks whether or not it’s possible, given the numbers 1 to n, to add and subtract them in some manner so that the total sum is zero. The problem may not have many practical applications, but it’s a great way to illustrate how a little bit of reasoning can save you from exponential-time algorithms.
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HCrystalBall: A Unified Interface to Time-Series Forecasting
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Deploying a State-Of-The-Art Question Answering System With 60 Lines of Python and Streamlit
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