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...

Hey there, As you've probably discovered Python’s ecosystem is massive. Knowing which libraries to use will help you get your work done much faster. A couple of weeks ago, I asked you in a YouTube community post which libraries you're using that more people should know about. So in this week's video, I go over 14 modern Python libraries you probably haven’t used yet, but absolutely should. I cover tools for: Functional programming Modern pagination in APIs Slick console output and TUIs...