A developer’s guide to Pyright, Black, Flake8, isort, and Bandit — As the team gathered around for their daily standup, John couldn’t help but feel a sense of frustration. It had been a long week, and despite everyone’s best efforts, they were still behind schedule on their latest Python project. John knew the team’s peer code review process was a big…

A comprehensive guide to performance optimization techniques — Python has taken the world by storm with its elegant syntax, extensive libraries, and thriving community. Developers across the globe have embraced Python for a diverse range of applications — from web development to data analysis, artificial intelligence, and beyond. Its popularity continues to soar as more developers adopt it…

Optimizing data storage with the repository and unit of work patterns — Python’s increasing popularity has led to the development of larger and more complex projects. This growth has sparked developers’ interest in high-level software design patterns, like those prescribed by domain-driven design (DDD). Yet, implementing these patterns in Python can be challenging. This hands-on series aims to provide Python developers with…

5 Strategies for convincing stakeholders and gaining approval — It was the fall of 2005, and I received an important request from my manager to design a new software architecture for a system integral to the company’s success. As a software architect with several years of experience, I knew this was challenging. …

Revolutionizing puzzle-making with the power of artificial intelligence — In the lively tech heartbeat of Tallinn, Estonia, tucked among sleek glass skyscrapers and cozy, fragrant coffee shops, lies a beacon of innovation for tech lovers: QuantumQuirk. QuantumQuirk, a progressive tech company, is a beacon of innovation known for its novel problem-solving and team-building approaches. Once a year, QuantumQuirk has…

A guide to understanding, utilizing, and creating global variables in your Python programs — “Good morning, Aaron!” A cheerful voice broke through the office’s usual hum of keystrokes and coffee sips. It was Emily, a bright and enthusiastic intern who recently joined the development team. “Morning, Emily. How can I assist you today?” …

Decoding Python’s exception handling: Tracebacks, multiple except blocks, the ‘else’ and ‘finally’ blocks, ‘raise’ statements, assertions, and industry-standard practices — Embarking on a Python adventure, you’ll inevitably traverse the rocky terrain of errors and issues. Be it a missing file, a failed network or database connection, or encountering invalid input, your journey is bound to involve navigating such obstacles.

Navigating secrets management in Python from environment variables to cloud services — It was a typical Thursday afternoon at CodeHive. At this bustling software development firm, Ruby, an enthusiastic junior developer, eagerly discussed a new project with her experienced team lead, Brad. They were exploring integrating a Bitcoin wallet service into their latest product, which required handling a sensitive API key.

Transforming real-world robotics into an interactive coding challenge in a virtual environment — A few days ago, I stumbled upon a fascinating YouTube video titled “The Fastest Maze-Solving Competition On Earth.” This documentary provides an inside look into the world of Micromouse competitions. Micromouse events, unique in their character, pit miniature autonomous robots, aptly named ‘micromice’, against each other in a race through…