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And now for something completely different. I don't only write about #Python

I have also started writing about one of my silly hobbies: reviewing root beers and related drinks.

Feel free to follow along if you like that sort of thing:

www.rootbrewreview.com/
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January 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM
The #Python turtle module can do some crazy stuff 🐍🐢
January 23, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Using semicolons in #Python just for fun
January 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Check out the latest edition of the Python Papers Newsletter, where I talk about Python introspection!

open.substack.com/pub/pypaper...
January 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Do you know how to check the metaclass of a class in #Python?

Well, one way to do it is to pass the class itself to Python's `type()` function

In the following example, Animal's metaclass is type:
January 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Learn how to create an amazing TUI application with #Python and textual today
January 19, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I am thinking about writing a short book on #Python type hinting to help me remember all the various rules and provide examples for the common and somewhat uncommon cases.

Would you be interested in that sort of thing, or do you prefer just letting AI do it?
January 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
My latest #Python book is now available in digital format
January 15, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The latest edition of The Python Papers Newsletter is out now.

Today, I wrote a short article on how to add type hints to decorators. Type hinting decorators used to be something that wasn't really possible, but now you have a couple of different way to do it! #Python
January 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Will McGugan posted a neat little app he vibe-coded with Toad recently for the New Year. 🐍🐸🔥

You can try it by running the following:

uvx ny2026@latest
December 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Something cool I stumbled across in one of my other social feeds from Patrick Arminio:

curl -L christmas.fastapicloud.dev
December 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Need a cross-platform way to get the user's home directory? #Python can do that in 2-3 lines of code:
December 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
How to use Python's handy `textwrap` module to dedent multiline text 🐍🔥
December 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
How to plot a line graph with #Python and pandas in 5 lines of code 🐍🐼
December 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I am running a $9.99 sale on Udemy for my Automating Excel with Python course. This sale is good for the next five days.

If you like learning by video, this is a good opportunity!
December 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#Python flash sale! Get Automating Excel with Python for 50% off today!
December 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
My friend, Will McGugan, released his newest project, Toad, today.

Will is the mastermind behind the super amazing #Python packages, Rich and Textual!

Toad is a front-end for AI tool that runs in your terminal that uses ACP to connect with any AI client
December 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#Python has several constants that you cannot use as variables. 🐍🚀

Here are some examples:
December 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The latest edition of The Python Papers Newsletter is out! Learn about Python virtual environments in the latest tutorial!
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
How to create a QR code in a PDF using #Python and #ReportLab
December 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Here's another fun #Python visual made with the turtle module 🐍🐢🔥
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How to use #Python to generate a password using the secrets module 🐍🔥
December 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Creating pretty pictures with #Python and the turtle module 🐍🐢
December 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I have launched a new Kickstarter for my latest #Python book endeavor.

Learn how to vibe code Python video games with me in this new book!
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
My #Python Black Friday sale is ending in 3 days!

Get 50% off of any of my Python eBooks or courses!
November 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM