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.
How to Use Git Branches Like a Pro (FastAPI Example) | Issue #48
|
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.
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...
Hey there, I've been using uv for all my Python projects lately. If you haven't made the switch yet from poetry, or pip/virtualenv/setuptools, this is a great time to try the tool. In my latest video, I walk through the latest updates to uv, including a hands-on demo of how uv now handles project setup, dependency management, syncing, and more, all from one tool. Uv now includes a fully integrated build backend, and as of version 0.8.0, it’s the default. That means no more extra config, and...