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Python Tutorial: Iterators and Iterables – What Are They and How Do They Work?

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In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be learning about iterators and iterables. There is a lot of confusion around these terms and exactly what they mean. We’re also going to learn how to make an object ourselves that is both an iterable and an iterator. This video isn’t only about understanding these definitions. It’s also about understanding the concepts of iterators so that you can write better code. Understanding these underlying concepts is going to help you write code that is more efficient and will also help you see solutions to certain problems in a way you might not have thought of before. So with that said, let’s get started…

Python Tutorial: Pipenv – Easily Manage Packages and Virtual Environments

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In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be learning how to use Pipenv. Pipenv is a new package manager that combines pip and virtualenv into one easy-to-use tool. We will learn how to install pipenv, how to install new packages, how to manage our newly created environment for our project, and also look at some more advanced use cases. Let’s get started…

Python Django Tutorials – Full Series

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Tutorial 1: Getting Started

In this Python Django Tutorial, we will be learning how to get started using the Django framework. We will install the necessary packages and get a basic application running in our browser.

Tutorial 2: Applications and Routes

In this Python Django Tutorial, we will be creating a blog application within our Django project. We will also learn how to create URL patterns that are handled by our application views.

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Python Tutorial: How to Set the Path and Switch Between Different Versions/Executables

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In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be learning how to set the PATH environment variable. We will also learn how to modify the PATH in order to switch between different Python versions and executables. This is an essential skill that trips up many people when they first start learning Python and will definitely help you in many real-world situations. I have two different versions of this video depending on your operating system…

Windows:

Mac/Linux:

Python Quick Tip: F-Strings – How to Use Them and Advanced String Formatting

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In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be learning how to use f-strings to format strings. F-strings are new to Python3.6+ and are extremely useful once you learn how to use them. Viewers have likely seen me use f-strings in previous videos so this video will go into detail exactly how to use them so that everyone can follow along confidently. Let’s get started…

Python Tutorial: Sets – Set Methods and Operations to Solve Common Problems

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In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be looking at the Set data structure in-depth and discovering how it can help us solve some common problems. The set can not only solve certain problems more quickly but is also more efficient in many cases.

Python Flask Tutorials – Full Series

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Tutorial 1: Getting Started

In this Python Flask Tutorial, we will be learning how to get started using the Flask framework. We will install the necessary packages and get a basic Hello World Application running in our browser.

Tutorial 2: Templates

In this Python Flask Tutorial, we will be learning how to use templates. Templates allow us to reuse sections of code over multiple routes and are great for serving up dynamic HTML pages.

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Python Quick Tip: Hiding Passwords and Secret Keys in Environment Variables (Windows)

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In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be learning how to hide passwords and secret information within environment variables on Windows machines. Hard-coding secret information is a common mistake that beginners make when learning Python. Hiding this information within environment variables allows you to access your secret information within your code without anyone else being able to see these values from your source code. Let’s get started…

Python Quick Tip: Hiding Passwords and Secret Keys in Environment Variables (Mac & Linux)

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In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be learning how to hide passwords and secret information within environment variables on Mac and Linux machines. Hard-coding secret information is a common mistake that beginners make when learning Python. Hiding this information within environment variables allows you to access your secret information within your code without anyone else being able to see these values from your source code. Let’s get started…

Python Tutorial: Calculate Number of Days, Weeks, or Months to Reach Specific Goals

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In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be writing three different scripts to estimate how long it will take to reach certain goals. Our first script will calculate how many months it will take us to pay off a credit card. Our second script will calculate how many weeks it will take to lose a certain amount of weight. And our third script will estimate how long it will take to reach a certain number of subscribers. Let’s get started…