Lambda Functions in Python: What Are They Good For?
An introduction to “lambda” expressions in Python: What they’re good for, when you should use them, and when it’s best to avoid them.
Why Learn Python? Here Are 8 Data-Driven Reasons
Is Python worth learning? We’ve interviewed experts and surveyed the job market to identify the key reasons why you should learn Python today.
The 4 Major Ways to Do String Formatting in Python
Remember the Zen of Python and how there should be “one obvious way to do something in Python”? You might scratch your head when you find out that there are *four* major ways to do string formatting in Python.
Assert Statements in Python
How to use assertions to help automatically detect errors in your Python programs in order to make them more reliable and easier to debug.
Comprehending Python’s Comprehensions
One of my favorite features in Python are list comprehensions. They can seem a bit arcane at first but when you break them down they are actually a very simple construct.
How to Write Regularly for Your Programming Blog
You finally launched your programming blog or portfolio and the big “And Now What?” is settling in? Here are some strategies you can use to keep publishing on a regular basis in order to grow your readership.
The Difference Between “is” and “==” in Python
Python has two operators for equality comparisons, “is” and “==” (equals). In this article I’m going to teach you the difference between the two and when to use each with a few simple examples.
What should I write about on my programming blog?
I’m answering a reader’s question on how to choose topics to write about on your programming website.
How to Speak at a Python Conference
My tutorial on how you can get a first-time speaking gig at a tech conference like PyCon as a software developer.
Cool new features in Python 3.6
Python 3.6 adds a couple of new features and improvements that’ll affect the day to day work of Python coders. In this article I’ll give you an overview of the new features I found the most interesting.
Should I host my programming blog on Medium, Tumblr, etc?
With all these free and nice-looking blogging services like Medium, Tumblr, or Wordpress.com. Why not choose them to host your programming blog? Let me tell you why…
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