The Python Corner

How to consume REST APIs in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on January 27, 2025

REST APIs have become a standard for web application communication. In this article, we will explore how to consume REST APIs using Python. [Read More]
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- API
- RestAPI
- Python
Using Environment Variables in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on January 12, 2025

A great place were to store sensitive information that have to been used by your application are environment variables. If you are interested in learning how to use them in Python, just have a look at this article. [Read More]
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Exploring Python Programming For Young Learners: An Interactive Approach
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on January 21, 2024

In an age dominated by technology, empowering the younger generation with essential skills has never been more important. As the digital landscape evolves, proficiency in programming languages becomes a valuable asset. Among the plethora of coding languages, Python stands out as an ideal gateway for children to enter the world of coding due to its simplicity, versatility, and an engaging learning curve. [Read More]
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- python
- kids
- learning
Working with variables in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on October 7, 2023

Have you ever wondered how variables works in Python? Well, this article will help you find it out. [Read More]
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- python
- variables
- c
Measuring Python code performance with the timeit module
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on June 25, 2022

Good code is also code that performs well, here's how you can measure your code's performance in Python [Read More]
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- performance
- Sunday_Tips
- python
- timeit
Python cached integers
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on June 18, 2022

Did you know that Python compiler optimize your program caching small integers? [Read More]
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- Internals
- Sunday_Tips
- python
- Interpreter
- Compiler
Managing Python versions with pyenv
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on May 7, 2022

Are you sure that you are installing Python right? [Read More]
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- pyenv
- version
- python
How to create a computer virus in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on August 30, 2021

Is it possible to create a self-replicating virus in Python? In this article, we'll find out... [Read More]
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- virus
- python
How to create a telegram bot with Python in minutes
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on January 16, 2021

Creating a Telegram bot in Python couldn't be easier. Don't you believe me? Have a look at this article and let's write our first bot in minutes! [Read More]
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- telegram bot
- bot
- python
Working with decorators in Python - The Basics
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on December 30, 2020

Decorators are a powerful feature that Python offers out of the box to write better and reusable code. Do you know them? [Read More]
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Formatting strings in Python: the easyway by using f-strings
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on December 2, 2020

Formatting a string is an easy operation in Python that almost any developer can do. But are you sure you're doing it right? [Read More]
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Python Hash Tables: Understanding Dictionaries
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on August 21, 2020

Dictionaries are a really important part of Python but how can they be so fast and reliable? The answer is about Hash Tables... [Read More]
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Manning Publications
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on May 6, 2020

In this article we proudly present our friends of Manning Pubblication and ... we have a special gift for you! [Read More]
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- books
- python
- manning
Working with EBCDIC in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on April 29, 2020

In this tutorial, you will learn how to work with EBCDIC code in Python [Read More]
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- EBCDIC
- python
- encoding
- IBM
- Mainframe
Representing geographic data in Python - feat. Coronavirus
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on March 1, 2020

In this tutorial, you will learn how to represent geographic data in Python using Jupiter Notebook and folium [Read More]
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- geographic
- maps
- jupiter notebook
- folium
- kaggle
- coronavirus
- python
Serialization in Python with JSON
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on February 19, 2020

Did you know that Python is one of the best programming languages to be used if you want to work with JSON? [Read More]
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Creating command-line interfaces in Python with Argparse
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on February 11, 2020

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The Detailed Guide on Sending Emails from your Python App
By Andrew Zapisotskyi
Posted on October 21, 2019

A special article from Andrew Zapisotskyi of [mailtrap](https://mailtrap.io) about sending emails from your Python App [Read More]
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- Featured
- mail
- Programming
- Python
How to create a watchdog in Python to look for filesystem changes
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on January 13, 2019

In this article, we'll discuss how to implement a watchdog in Python that monitors a file system to automatically take actions when a change occurs. [Read More]
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- check
- Filesystem
- Python
- watchdog
How to create a Windows Service in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on August 1, 2018

Can we create a Python Windows service that starts at boot and can be controlled like any other standard Windows service? Yes, we can. [Read More]
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Speed up your code by using a cache in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on April 26, 2018

Did you know you can make your application lot faster just with a couple lines of code and a local cache? [Read More]
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- Cache
- Featured
- Performance
- Python
When To Use Generators in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on April 17, 2018

Let's talk about when to use generators in Python [Read More]
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Lambdas and functions in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on December 13, 2017

How lambdas can improve your code's readability and maintainability [Read More]
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The art of avoiding nested code
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on December 4, 2017

The fifth statement of Tim Peter's "Zen of Python" is: "Flat is better than nested". So, let's explore some tips to make our code flatter and avoid nested code in Python! :) [Read More]
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- Featured
- Functools
- List Comprehension
- Maps
- Python
Logging in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on August 29, 2017

Do you always write log routines to make your program be verbose in the production environment? No? Well, you'd better have a look at this article. [Read More]
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- Featured
- Logging
- Python
Writing a FUSE filesystem in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on February 27, 2017

In this article, we will see how to create a FUSE filesystem in Python. Don't worry, it's easier than you thought, [Read More]
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- Featured
- Filesystem
- Fuse
- Linux
- Python
Working with Exception in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on January 10, 2017

To know how exception works in Python is really important. Exceptions are not just used to control the program's errors but also to manage the program's flow and in this post, we will discuss this specific topic [Read More]
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Python Metaclasses
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on December 22, 2016

"Metaclasses are deeper magic than 99% of users should ever worry about. If you wonder whether you need them, you don't". That's what Tim Peters once said. But aren't you curious to know something about them? :) [Read More]
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Syntax sugar in Python 3.6
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on December 12, 2016

Let's have a quick look at the news about Python 3.6! [Read More]
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Object Serialization in Python With the Pickle Module
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on December 5, 2016

In this post, we will learn to serialize objects for storing the state of an object and cloning objects. Cool stuff, right? [Read More]
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Using Virtual Environments in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on November 28, 2016

virtualenv, virtualenv-wrapper, pyvenv, python3 -m venv... What are they? Here you will find everything you need to know about virtual environments in Python! [Read More]
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Iterators and Generators in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on November 21, 2016

Let's start using iterators and generators in Python [Read More]
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- iterators
- generators
- iterable
- python
Web Automation in Python
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on November 14, 2016

Automation and web test. The Pythonic way. [Read More]
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- web
- splinter
- selenium
- webtest
- automation
- python
How To Open a File in Python Without Locking It
By Davide Mastromatteo
Posted on October 26, 2016

Opening a file on Windows with Python without locking it could be tricky. I've lost a couple of hours on trying to understand how do it. If you want to save this time, keep reading! [Read More]
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- file
- lock
- python

How to consume REST APIs in Python

Using Environment Variables in Python

Exploring Python Programming For Young Learners: An Interactive Approach

Working with variables in Python

Measuring Python code performance with the timeit module

Python cached integers

Managing Python versions with pyenv

How to create a computer virus in Python

How to create a telegram bot with Python in minutes

Working with decorators in Python - The Basics

Formatting strings in Python: the easyway by using f-strings

Python Hash Tables: Understanding Dictionaries

Manning Publications

Working with EBCDIC in Python

Representing geographic data in Python - feat. Coronavirus

Serialization in Python with JSON

Creating command-line interfaces in Python with Argparse

The Detailed Guide on Sending Emails from your Python App

How to create a watchdog in Python to look for filesystem changes

How to create a Windows Service in Python

Speed up your code by using a cache in Python

When To Use Generators in Python

Lambdas and functions in Python

The art of avoiding nested code

Logging in Python

Writing a FUSE filesystem in Python

Working with Exception in Python

Python Metaclasses

Syntax sugar in Python 3.6

Object Serialization in Python With the Pickle Module

Using Virtual Environments in Python

Iterators and Generators in Python

Web Automation in Python

How To Open a File in Python Without Locking It