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Eleven days on Iceland’s Ring Road
I’ve traveled a lot over the years, visiting such places as Alaska, India, Morocco, China, and Taiwan, as well as numerous cities in Europe and North America. However, in March of 2024, I took one of the most extraordinary trips I’ve ever been on, spending 11 days with my wife and 21-year-old daughter (our middle…
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Ask me anything!
Later this month, I’ll appear on the “Exploiting with Teja Kummarikuntla” podcast. As part of that appearance, I’ll be doing an AMA (“ask me anything”) segment — but in order for that to happen, I need questions! That’s where you come in: If there’s a question that you would like for me to answer, then…
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Is Weekly Python Exercise for you?
In just a few days, I’ll be starting a new cohort of Weekly Python Exercise A1: Data structures for beginners. From my experience teaching Python for 20 years, I’d say that this is one of the best ways out there to improve your Python fluency. That’s because it combines actual practice, automated “pytest” tests, and…
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Start the year with better Python fluency
It’s 2020, and there has never been a better time to be a Python developer. Just about every company is adopting Python — for data science, devops, automated testing, or Web applications. There are also lots of ways to learn Python: In-person courses, online courses, books, YouTube videos, and the like. If you’re like many…
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“Python Workout” is Manning’s deal of the day!
Sorry for the late notice, but I just found out myself — my book, “Python Workout,” which is available as a MEAP (Manning Early Action Program) book, is Manning’s deal of the day! This means you’ll get half off the normal price. So check it out, and improve your Python skills with Python Workout. Just…
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There’s still time to join Weekly Python Exercise
Another cohort of Weekly Python Exercise starts next week! This time, it’s course A2 — for beginners, focusing on functions and modules. Registration closes on Friday. So if you want to level up your Python skills, you should check out, and register with, Weekly Python Exercise sooner rather than later. This cohort of WPE is…