Checking for True or False
How can we compare a variable to True or False, what's the difference between "is" and "==" operators, and what are truthy values?
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How can we compare a variable to True or False, what's the difference between "is" and "==" operators, and what are truthy values?
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Simple "for loops" can be replaced with a list comprehension. But is it going to make our code faster? And what limitations list comprehension has?
Dictionaries in the latest Python versions preserve the insertion order. So, is there any reason to use the OrderedDict as we used to do in the past?
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List of my favorite VS Code plugins that helps me build Python application.
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Tips and tricks on how to use IPython as your debugger.
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Earlier this year, I passed the CAPM exam with a very good score. This is how I prepared for it.