Hi there,

Did you know Python has over 60 built-in functions, and you can use them without importing a single module?

This week I explore 12 powerful built-ins that can make your code more efficient and Pythonic. Some of these are absolute game-changers, and yet, I rarely see them used!

In this video, you’ll learn how to:

✅ Use filter() and map() for cleaner data processing

✅ Pair iterables like a pro with zip()

✅ Turn any function into an iterator with iter(callable, sentinel) (yes, that’s a thing!)

✅ And much more…

Cheers,

Arjan

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