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Python Jumpstart

An exercise-first introduction to Python in bite-sized chunks. Each section consists of many 4 minute videos, each followed by 30 minute exercises....

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Anyone done any work with the #Signal protocol? If you're up for answering questions from a friend who is building a Signal app for a good cause, please reply. Thanks!

The first time folks use the re module in #Python, they often reach for re.match(). I usually recommend against using re.match(). Why? Because re.match() matches from the beginning of the string, but does not match until the end of the string. Many find this behavior unexpected. re.match(r"...") is equivalent to re.‍search(r"^..."). re.fullmatch(r"...") is equivalent to re.‍search(r"^...$"). I usually recommend reaching for re.‍search().

There's only ever one None value in memory within each Python process. Read more 👉

Equality versus identity in Python

Equality checks whether two objects represent the same value. Identity checks whether two variables point to the same object.

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For the past 7 years, I've posted a summary of #Python-related Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales. I'm posting extra early this year. I'll be updating as more sales are announced over the next week. Let me know if you hear of any I should add!

Python Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales (2024)

Ready for some Python skill-building sales? This is my seventh annual compilation of Python learning deals. Lots of Python sales Here are Python- &...