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A Closer Look at Python's Print Function
Print is one of the first functions we encounter when learning Python, but it can do a lot more than say "Hello, world!". Learn about print's other options and master this common function!
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Destructuring in Python
In this post we take a look at destructuring, also called "unpacking". We can use it to split a collection into single values, e.g. for multiple assignment.
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Python Easter Eggs
This week we take a look at some of Python's hidden Easter eggs, including perhaps the most important module in all of Python: antigravity.
Coding Interview Problems
Coding Interview Problems: Rotating a List
In this post we tackle another common coding interview problem: rotating a list. Avoid common pitfalls and impress at your next coding interview.
Python Snippets
Python Deques
Deques are a very handy collection type from the built-in "collections" module. They extend the functionality of lists and give us a couple more useful methods. Learn about them in this post!
Flask
Simple JWT Authentication with Flask-JWT
Adding authentication in Flask applications can be really straightforward. Learn more about token-based authentication with Flask-JWT in this post.
Python Snippets
Python Itertools Part 2 - Combinations & Permutations
This week we continue our look at the itertools module, this time covering the permutations and combinations functions.
Coding Interview Problems
Coding Interview: Find the Longest Word
In this post we tackle another common coding interview problem: finding the longest word in a paragraph. Avoid some common pitfalls and ace your interview.
Python Snippets
Python Itertools Part 1 - Product
The itertools module contains a bunch of handy functions. Here we take a look at product, which can serve as a replacement for complex comprehensions.
Web Development
What is CORS and how to "fix" it
CORS is a security feature of browsers, but is configured in the server side. It is used to control requests coming in from different domains. Learn more in this post!
Python Snippets
Python's symmetric_difference Method for Sets
In this Python snippet post we cover a lesser known set method: symmetric_difference.