Python is a general-purpose programming language for Web and desktop development. Python works well on both of these platforms because of its flexibility, facilitated by its extensive list of built-in ...

In the early days of C, you’d occasionally see someone — probably a former Pascal programmer — write something like this: #define BEGIN { #define END } This would usually initiate complaints about ...

I recently reviewed an excellent title for people who are new to Python. I figured that this new book, Real World Instrumentation with Python would be targeted to more advanced Python programmers.

There are four common Python loop mistakes that happen to just about everyone. These are crucial, too. Making a mistake with a Python loop can affect your program's performance and reliability. Dr.

If you’ve ever written any Python at all, the chances are you’ve used iterators without even realising it. Writing your own and using them in your programs can provide significant performance ...

Python has a wealth of scientific computing tools, so how do you decide which ones are right for you? This book cuts through the noise to help you deliver results. Python has earned a name as a go-to ...

Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. It's been 20 years or more since I wrote my first few hundred lines of code in C, so it's about time I learned a more ...