Master the Python logging module, Layman's Guide to Python Built-in Functions and more
PyPy v7.3.17 released, Build a Web Scraper in Python with some more interesting news, articles, packages and projects
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PyPy v7.3.17 released
Articles
Tim explained how the Python logging module works in this video, covering various concepts such as Log Levels, Handlers, Formatters, Filters, its hierarchy, and the dictConfig.
# Tim van Cann
If you want to design a game, you should check out this video by Pavel Vlašánek. He used the Tetris game as an example and providing insights on how to build it while covering concepts like Object-Oriented Programming, 2D lists, and more.
# Pavel Vlašánek
Used Python to create public-domain US maps that can serve as desktop backgrounds
Kenneth Burchfiel has made his code available in a Jupyter Notebook for generating public-domain US maps. These maps are designed to be visually appealing and can be used as desktop backgrounds. The notebook provides a detailed approach to creating and customizing these maps.
# Kenneth Burchfiel
Layman's Guide to Python Built-in Functions
The documentation for Python's built-in functions is excellent, but it can be overwhelming for beginners. In his article, Matt Layman shared clear explanations and great examples that make these functions easier to understand for those new to Python.
# Matt Layman
Build a Web Scraper in Python
In this article, CyCoderX showed how to create a web scraper in Python, guiding you through each step to fetch, parse and extract data from websites, with detailed explanations for every line of code.
# CyCoderX
Interesting Packages and Projects to explore
can_ada - Python bindings for Ada, a fast and WHATWG spec-compliant URL parser.
Tach - A Python tool to enforce dependencies, written in Rust. Inspired by modular monolithic architecture.
Questionary - Python library to build pretty command line user prompts ✨
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