Issue #637 (July 9, 2024)

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#637 – JULY 9, 2024

Python Grapples With Apple App Store Rejections

A string that is part of the urllib parser module in Python references a scheme for apps that use the iTunes feature to install other apps, which is disallowed. Auto scanning by Apple is rejecting any app that uses Python 3.12 underneath. A solution has been proposed for Python 3.13.
JOE BROCKMEIER

Python’s Built-in Functions: A Complete Exploration

In this tutorial, you’ll learn the basics of working with Python’s numerous built-in functions. You’ll explore how you can use these predefined functions to perform common tasks and operations, such as mathematical calculations, data type conversions, and string manipulations.
REAL PYTHON

Python Error and Performance Monitoring That Doesn’t Suck

With Sentry, you can trace issues from the frontend to the backend—detecting slow and broken code, to fix what’s broken faster. Installing the Python SDK is super easy and PyCoder’s Weekly subscribers get three full months of the team plan. Just use code “pycoder” on signup →
SENTRY sponsor

Constraint Programming Using CP-SAT and Python

Constraint programming is the process of looking for solutions based on a series of restrictions, like employees over 18 who have worked the cash before. This article introduces the concept and shows you how to use open source libraries to write constraint solving code.
PHILIPPE OLIVIER

Register for PyOhio, July 27-28

PYOHIO.ORG • Shared by Anurag Saxena

Psycopg 3.2 Released

PSYCOPG

Polars 1.0 Released

POLARS

Quiz: Python’s Magic Methods

REAL PYTHON

Discussions

Any Web Devs Successfully Pivoted to AI/ML Development?

HACKER NEWS

Articles & Tutorials

A Search Engine for Python Packages

Finding the right Python package on PyPI can be a bit difficult, since PyPI isn’t really designed for discovering packages easily. PyPiScout.com solves this problem by allowing you to search using descriptions like “A package that makes nice plots and visualizations.”
PYPISCOUT.COM • Shared by Florian Maas

Programming Advice I’d Give Myself 15 Years Ago

Marcus writes in depth about things he has learned in his coding career and wished he new earlier in his journey. Thoughts include fixing foot guns, understanding the pace-quality trade-off, sharpening your axe, and more. Associated HN Discussion.
MARCUS BUFFETT

Keeping Things in Sync: Derive vs Test

Don’t Repeat Yourself (DRY) is generally a good coding philosophy, but it shouldn’t be adhered to blindly. There are other alternatives, like using tests to make sure that duplication stays in sync. This article outlines the why and how of just that.
LUKE PLANT

8 Versions of UUID and When to Use Them

RFC 9562 outlines the structure of Universally Unique IDentifiers (UUIDs) and includes eight different versions. In this post, Nicole gives a quick intro to each kind so you don’t have to read the docs, and explains why you might choose each.
NICOLE TIETZ-SOKOLSKAYA

Defining Python Constants for Code Maintainability

In this video course, you’ll learn how to properly define constants in Python. By coding a bunch of practical example, you’ll also learn how Python constants can improve your code’s readability, reusability, and maintainability.
REAL PYTHON course

Django: Test for Pending Migrations

The makemigrations --check command tells you if there is missing migrations in your Django project, but you have to remember to run it. Adam suggests calling it from a test so it gets triggered as part of your CI/CD process.
ADAM JOHNSON

How to Maximize Your Experience at EuroPython 2024

Conferences can be overwhelming, with lots going on and lots of choices. This post talks about how to get the best experience at EuroPython, or any conference.
SANGARSHANAN

Polars vs. pandas: What’s the Difference?

Explore the key distinctions between Polars and Pandas, two data manipulation tools. Discover which framework suits your data processing needs best.
JODIE BURCHELL

An Overview of the Sparse Array Ecosystem for Python

An overview of the different options available for working with sparse arrays in Python.
HAMEER ABBASI

Projects & Code

Get Space Weather Data

GITHUB.COM/BEN-N93 • Shared by Ben Nour

AI to Drop Hats

DROPOFAHAT.ZONE

amphi-etl: Low-Code ETL for Data

GITHUB.COM/AMPHI-AI

aurora: Static Site Generator Implemented in Python

GITHUB.COM/CAPJAMESG

pytest-edit: `pytest --edit` to Open Failing Test Code

GITHUB.COM/MRMINO

Events

Weekly Real Python Office Hours Q&A (Virtual)

July 10, 2024
REALPYTHON.COM

PyCon Nigeria 2024

July 10 to July 14, 2024
PYCON.ORG

PyData Eindhoven 2024

July 11 to July 12, 2024
PYDATA.ORG

Python Atlanta

July 11 to July 12, 2024
MEETUP.COM

PyDelhi User Group Meetup

July 13, 2024
MEETUP.COM

DFW Pythoneers 2nd Saturday Teaching Meeting