Articles in the Python category

1. Understanding Asynchronous IO With Python's Asyncio And Node.js

   An exploration of asynchronous IO, event loops, threads, and coroutines through code written for Node.js and Python 3.4.

   Tags:

   • nodejs
   • javascript
   • python
   • asyncio
   • coroutines

2. Understanding SAT by Implementing a Simple SAT Solver in Python

   SAT is often described as the "mother of all NP-complete problems." This post goes over what SAT is and why it is considered to be so important. A simple SAT solver is implemented using Python in the process.

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   • python
   • algorithms
   • math
   • logic
   • sat

3. Combinatorial Generation Using Coroutines With Examples in Python

   Approaching combinatorial generation algorithms using coroutines, with examples in Python. Inspired by Knuth's work in his volume 4 of The Art of Computer Programming, as well as his "Deconstructing Coroutines" paper, co-written with Frank Ruskey.

   Tags:

   • python
   • algorithms
   • combinatorics
   • coroutines
   • math
   • problem-solving

4. 30 Python Language Features and Tricks You May Not Know About

   A list of Python tips and tricks. See how many of them you already know.

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   • python

5. Understanding Two-Step Verification With An Example Using Python and Google Authenticator

   An introduction to two-step authentication, HOTP and TOTP algorithms, with an example in Python on Heroku using Flask and pyotp and the Google Authenticator app for client-side.

   Tags:

   • algorithms
   • cryptography
   • python

6. Programmer's Guide to Setting Up a Mac OS X Machine

   My list of items to do to set up a Mac OS X machine for coding and other power user tasks.

   Tags:

   • python
   • mac

7. A Study of Python's More Advanced Features Part III: Classes and Metaclasses

   A study of how Python handles classes and metaclasses.

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   • python

8. A Study of Python's More Advanced Features Part II: Closures, Decorators and functools

   A study of Python's function and class decorators. An appendix to explain Python's closures is given too. Plenty of examples.

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   • python

9. A Study of Python's More Advanced Features Part I: Iterators, Generators, itertools

   A study of Python's iterators, generators and the itertools package, with ample (mostly) mathematical examples.

   Tags:

   • python
   • algorithms
   • math