Fun with Python's Newer Tools

Offered By: EuroPython Conference via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

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Explore Python's newer tools in this 59-minute EuroPython 2011 conference talk by Raymond Hettinger. Dive into advanced features of the Collections module, including Counter for efficient counting and analysis. Learn about name tuples for creating lightweight object types, and discover caching techniques for optimizing performance. Gain insights into dynamic programming and its applications in Python. Master string formatting techniques to enhance code readability and efficiency. Benefit from pro tips and expert opinions on leveraging these powerful Python features effectively in your projects.

Syllabus

Introduction
Collections Counter
Results Counter
Word Count
Most Common
Least Common
Saturation Subtraction
Name tuples
Test results
Convenience methods
Pro tip 1
Pro tip 2
My opinion
Cache
Dynamic Programming
FiboCover
String Formatting
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