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Python is a popular programming language in open source circles. Read the article collection to find out about Python's welcoming community, learn how to get started programming in Python, and scripts for improving your Python programming chops.

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Run Python applications in virtual environments

Avoid versioning conflicts and improve security by running Python applications in isolation with pipx.

Sumantro Mukherjee (Red Hat, Correspondent) 19 Jul 2021 27 votes

Monitor your home's temperature and humidity with Raspberry Pis and Prometheus

Instrument a Prometheus application with Python on Raspberry Pis to collect temperature sensor data.

Chris Collins (Correspondent) 15 Jul 2021 41 votes

5 hidden gems in Python 3

Python 3 improved upon Python 2 in many ways; here are some of the most notable.

Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) 15 Jul 2021 26 votes

Reading and writing files with Python

Every programming language handles data files differently. Here's how Python does it.

Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) 12 Jul 2021 38 votes 2 comments

Enter invisible passwords using this Python module

Give your password an extra layer of security with GPG and the Python getpass module.

Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) 05 Jul 2021 30 votes

Use Python to parse configuration files

The first step is choosing a configuration format: INI, JSON, YAML, or TOML.

Moshe Zadka (Correspondent) 25 Jun 2021 40 votes

How I teach Python on the Raspberry Pi 400 at the public library

After a long year of putting plans on hold, declining COVID case numbers in the United States are bringing back community-based programming courses.

Don Watkins (Correspondent) 12 Jun 2021 127 votes 4 comments

How I monitor my greenhouse with CircuitPython and open source tools

Keep track of your greenhouse's temperature, humidity, and ambient light using a microcontroller, sensors, Python, and MQTT.

Darin London 26 May 2021 40 votes

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