10 Python Standard Library Modules You Should Be Using | Issue #69


Hi there,

I have to admit, I often forget how powerful the Python standard library is. Whenever I'm working on some project, I have to remind myself to consider whether something I need is already there, ready for me to use.

So, in this week’s video, I’m looking at 10 of the most useful and underrated modules in Python’s standard library, including pathlib, heapq, graphlib, and more. These tools can help you write cleaner, faster, and more maintainable code without adding a single dependency.

Enjoy your weekend!

Arjan


🚀 15% Off ArjanCodes Courses Until Sunday

The summer break is over (RIP ice cream season 🍦). This week only, you get 15% off all ArjanCodes courses (excluding Premium) if you use the coupon BTS2025.

My courses are designed to help you write cleaner code, think like a software architect, and grow as a strategic developer: skills that AI can't duplicate.

P.S. This offer ends in only a few days on Sunday September 7th at midnight ⏰... don’t miss it!

Unsubscribe | Send by ArjanCodes

Wolvenplein 25, Utrecht, UT 3512 CK

The Friday Loop

Every Friday, you'll get a recap of the most important and exciting Python and coding news. The Friday Loop also keeps everyone posted on new ArjanCodes courses and any limited offers coming up.

Read more from The Friday Loop

Hi there, If you’ve been experimenting with trying to integrate AI into your code, you’ve probably run into the same problem I have: unstructured, unpredictable output. And the other way around: how do you let AI agents interact with your own code? That’s where Pydantic AI comes in. In this week's video, I show how to use Pydantic AI to embed an LLM agent directly into your Python app: with structured input, validated output, and access to real business logic. What I love about this approach...

Hey there, We all want to grow: as developers, as professionals, as people. But there’s one habit that can keep you from reaching your full potential. I’ve struggled with it my whole career, and I’ve seen countless other developers fall into the same trap: making assumptions and never questioning them. Early in my startup days, I dismissed React because I thought it wasn’t worth my time. I was wrong. More recently, I almost ignored AI coding tools for the same reason. These moments taught me...

Hey there, Writing software tests doesn't have to be hard. In my latest video, I walk you through how to write unit tests in Python with pytest Here’s what you’ll learn: The basics of unit testing (and why they matter) The difference between mocking and monkey patching, and when to use each How to refactor code for better testability How to use pytest fixtures to avoid repetition Advanced pytest features like parametrize, raises, skip, and xfail You’ll see multiple approaches in action, from...