Working with Dates and Times in Python (datetime module)
If you’re not using Pandas, Python’s built-in datetime module is the standard way to handle dates and times. The Python datetime module offers essential functionality…
Mutable vs. Immutable Objects in Python: Why It Matters
In Python, everything is an object. One of the most common concepts you’ll encounter is Mutable vs Immutable Python. But some objects can change (Mutable),…
Python Context Managers: The Magic Behind the ‘with’ Statement
You already use them all the time: Python Context Managers. This with block is a Context Manager. It guarantees that f.close() is called when the…
Introduction to SQLAlchemy: Managing Databases in Pure Python
For those getting started with SQLAlchemy, an SQLAlchemy Beginner Guide can be highly beneficial. You know how to use Django Models to talk to a…
Understanding if __name__ == ‘__main__’: What Does It Mean in Python?
You’ve seen this weird block of code, often starting with “if name == main“, at the bottom of almost every professional Python script: What is…
Python *args and **kwargs: How to Write Flexible Functions
Sometimes you don’t know how many arguments a user might pass to your function, which is why understanding Python args and kwargs is essential. Think…
Advanced Python Decorators: Passing Arguments to Your Wrappers
In our Basic Decorator Guide, we built a simple @log_decorator. But what if we want to configure the decorator itself? Like this: @repeat(times=5) To achieve…
Git for Python Developers: A Beginner’s Guide to Version Control
Have you ever broken your code and wished you could just hit “Undo” to go back to yesterday’s version? Or perhaps you accidentally deleted a…
Stop Using Print: A Beginner’s Guide to Python Logging
When your code breaks, your first instinct is probably to add print("HERE!") or print(variable) to see what’s happening. This Python Logging Guide will help you…
Python Lambda Functions: Anonymous Functions Explained
Sometimes you need a tiny function for just one quick task. Python Lambda Functions are perfect for these occasions. Writing a full def my_function(): block…
