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Python Hub10 Python Features You’re Not Using (But Really Should)
The video highlights lesser-known but powerful Python features that can significantly improve code readability, safety, and performance. Through practical before-and-after examples, it shows experienced Python developers how small language features can meaningfully level up real-world code.
10 Python Features You’re Not Using (But Really Should)
@foone not (super) proud, but classic asp allowed python as a language next to jscript, vbscript and perl.
I have actually written code in Python running under iis/classic asp decades ago.
Fun times.
I have actually written code in Python running under iis/classic asp decades ago.
Fun times.
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'This is sell America' – US dollar tumbles as globe flees US assets
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/20/sell-america-trade-dollar-treasury-gold-us-trump-greenland.html
#HackerNews #sellAmerica #USdollar #globalfinance #assetflight #economicnews
Ars TechnicaPython foundation rejects $1.5 million grant over Trump admin’s anti-DEI rules
National Science Foundation said grantees must not operate any DEI programs.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/python-foundation-rejects-1-5-million-grant-over-trump-admins-anti-dei-rules/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
National Science Foundation said grantees must not operate any DEI programs.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/python-foundation-rejects-1-5-million-grant-over-trump-admins-anti-dei-rules/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Cards Against Humanity gets settlement from SpaceX, plans pack of Elon Musk cards
CAH: Trespassing lawsuit forced SpaceX to "pack up the space garbage" and leave.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/cards-against-humanity-gets-settlement-from-spacex-plans-pack-of-elon-musk-cards/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
CAH: Trespassing lawsuit forced SpaceX to "pack up the space garbage" and leave.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/cards-against-humanity-gets-settlement-from-spacex-plans-pack-of-elon-musk-cards/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Blood test detecting Long Covid in kids with 94% accuracy microclots
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-7483367/v1
#HackerNews #BloodTest #LongCovid #Kids #Microclots #HealthTech
Quantification of fibrinaloid clots in plasma from pediatric Long COVID patients using a microfluidic assay
Long COVID (LC) impacts one in five children after an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. Typical LC symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, pain, and shortness of breath, which can significantly impact individuals and society. Moreover, LC may impair school performance and have long-term health and develop...
Python Singleton Pattern: Smarter Than You Think?
This video analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the singleton pattern in Python, explaining why global state is risky but controlled instantiation can be valuable in certain cases. It recommends module-level singletons and thread safety measures, while cautioning against tight coupling and testing pitfalls with traditional singleton implementations.
