What's up in the python and tech environment? - Issue #69
Welcome to issue #68 of “What’s up in the Python and tech environment?”.
This newsletter is mainly intended for developers and those passionate about computers.
This week we will discuss Django, web performance, StackOverflow survey, webhooks, and more. 🥸
From the Python world
This article clears out the difference between multithreading and multiprocessing for writing concurrent programs.
Although instead of multithreading, I will advise you to use anyio whenever possible. 😉
Multithreading VS Multiprocessing in Python (74/100 Days of Python)
A nice introduction to the match
statement in Python.
A Gentle Introduction to the Python Match Statement
If you have doubts about adopting typing in your code base, then maybe this article will convince you about the benefits. 🙂
The different uses of Python-type hints
Here is a deep dive into the del
mysteries.
Python's del: Remove References From Scopes and Containers
For Django users, if you need a refresher on template tags and filters, this article may come in handy.
Django Template Tags and Filters
Continuing with Django, here are some tips and tricks to improve the performance of your application.
17 Django Tips and Tricks for Optimizing Your Application
Do we have pandas users in the audience? Do you often use the assign
method? If not you can look at this article to see how to use it in practice.
Write Better Pandas Code with the Assign Method
This is the presentation of a library based on Locust for load testing.
Introducing Grasshopper - An Open Source Python Library for Load Testing
From the Web
The Stack Overflow survey is currently live. I highly recommend everyone take this survey to have the most accurate information about the developer landscape.
Six websites/tools to help you with your web development journey.
Six free cutting-edge tools for developers in 2023
An excellent guide to creating a secure webhook system.
Building Webhooks Into Your Application: Guidelines and Best Practices
Some tips to be prepared for high traffic on your website.
Can Your Site Handle Going Viral?
Bonus
Google announces new Chat-GPT features in a future version of their search product.
Supercharging Search with Generative AI
To start the week well I am sharing with you the following picture.
This is all for this week. I hope you enjoy it and if it is the case, don’t hesitate to share it on your social media.
Take care of yourself and see you soon! 🙂