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How to Split a String in Python This tutorial will help you master Python string splitting. You’ll learn to use .split(), .splitlines(), and re.split() to effectively handle whitespace, custom delimiters, and multiline text, which will level up your data parsing skills. REAL PYTHON

The Mutable Trap: Avoiding Unintended Side Effects in Python “Ever had a Python function behave strangely, remembering values between calls when it shouldn’t? You’re not alone! This is one of Python’s sneakiest pitfalls—mutable default parameters.” CRAIG RICHARDS • Shared by Bob

Posit Package Manager: Secure Python Library Management Python developers use Posit Package Manager to mirror public & internally developed repos within their firewalls. Get reporting on known vulnerabilities to proactively address potential threats. High-security environments can even run air-gapped. POSIT sponsor

Better Unit-Tests for Email With Django 5.2 Django 5.2 contains a new helper on the email class to make it easier to write unit-tests validating that your email contains the content you expect it to contain. MEDIUM.COM/AMBIENT-INNOVATION • Shared by Ronny Vedrilla

Rendering Form Fields as Group in Django Django 5.0 added the concept of field groups which make it easier to customize the layout of Django forms. This article covers what groups are and how to use them. VALENTINO GAGLIARDI

PEP 772: Packaging Governance Process This PEP proposes a Python Packaging Council with broad authority over packaging standards, tools, and implementations. PYTHON.ORG

Python Terminology: An Unofficial Glossary “Definitions for colloquial Python terminology (effectively an unofficial version of the Python glossary).” TREY HUNNER

Interrupting Scripts Without Tracebacks This Things-I’ve-Learned post talks about how you can suppress the KeyboardInterrupt expression so your program doesn’t exit with a traceback. RODRIGO GIRÃO SERRÃO