Using get() to return a default value from a Python dict
Python’s dictionaries have a “get” method to look up a key while providing a fallback value. This short screencast tutorial gives you a real-world example where this might come in handy.
Watch me do a “live” Python code review for a reader
This is a bit of an experiment – but you might find it interesting!
What books should I read to move past the beginner stage in Python?
Recommendations for intermediate-level Python books that help you get past the basics so you can start working on small projects.
How to use Sublime Text from the command line
Sublime Text comes with a handy command line tool (“subl”) that lets you control Sublime Text from the terminal. In this 3 minute screencast I’ll show you how to setup the command and what you can do with it.
Make your Python code more readable with custom exception classes
In this short screencast I’ll walk you through a simple code example that demonstrates how you can use custom exception classes in your Python code to make it easier to understand, easier to debug, and more maintainable.
Should I be using Sublime Text 2 or 3?
If you’re just getting started with Sublime Text it’s easy to become confused about which version of Sublime you should use.
Sublime Text for Python development — My 2016 review
When you ask for editor recommendations as a Python developer one of the top choices you’ll hear about is Sublime Text. In this post I’ll review the status of Python development with Sublime Text as of 2016.
Sublime Text plugin review: Zen Tabs
This is my review of Zen Tabs, a Sublime Text 2/3 plugin that keeps your open editor tabs in check.
Should you call out code style issues in a code review?
One of my friends works at a software company where all code changes must be reviewed before they’re deployed to production – I think that’s great. However, he finds that his team spends too much time discussing code style and formatting issues in their code reviews.
How to use Python’s min() and max() with nested lists
Let’s talk about using Python’s min and max functions on a list containing other lists. Sometimes this is referred to as a nested list or a lists of lists.
A better Python REPL: bpython vs python
A quick video that demonstrates bpython, an awesome alternative Python interpreter.
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