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PEP 773: A Python Installation Manager for Windows This PEP proposes a design for a single Windows install workflow tool that satisfies all the needs of the existing installers for the platform. PYTHON.ORG

Technical Session on Fine-Grained Authorization in Python Learn how to write dynamic policies that enable your app to support features like scoped permissions and hierarchical resources with Oso – plus a live demo on refactoring an app from hardcoded permissions to debuggable authorization. OSO sponsor

10 Ways to Work With Large Files in Python “Handling large text files in Python can feel overwhelming. When files grow into gigabytes, attempting to load them into memory all at once can crash your program.” This article covers different ways of dealing with this challenge. ALEKSEI ALEINIKOV

Investigating the Popularity of Python Build Backends This post analyzes the popularity of build backends used in pyproject.toml files over time. Over half of the projects analyzed use setuptools, with Poetry coming in second around 30%. BASTIAN VENTHUR

The “Active Enum” Pattern This article talks about the challenges associated with enum declarations being separate from their associated business logic, and proposes some alternatives. GLYPH LEFKOWITZ

A Guide to JAX for PyTorch Developers “PyTorch users can learn about JAX in this tutorial that connects JAX concepts to the PyTorch building blocks that they’re already familiar with.” ANFAL SIDDIQUI

Use a Python venv in a Container Like Docker Bite code talks about why you should use a virtual environment inside of Docker containers, even though that is containment within a container. BITE CODE!

Creating a Fitness Tracker App With Python Reflex A detailed guide to building a simple Fitness Tracker app in Python using Reflex that lets you log the number of workouts completed per week. BOB BELDERBOS • Shared by Bob Belderbos

PyViz: Python Tools for Data Visualization This site contains an overview of all the different visualization libraries in the Python ecosystem. If you’re trying to pick a tool, this is a great place to better understand the pros and cons of each. PYVIZ.ORG

Python’s range() Function The range() function can be used for counting upward, countdown downward, or performing an operation a number of times. TREY HUNNER

Quickly Visualizing an SBOM Document Quick instructions on how to chart a Software Bill-Of-Materials (SBOM) document. SETH LARSON

Database Indexing in Django This article explores the basics of database indexing, its advantages and disadvantages, and how to apply it in a Django application. OLUWOLE MAJIYAGBE • Shared by Michael Herman

Building AI Agents With Your Enterprise Data: A Developer’s Guide Building AI agents over enterprise data is hard—legacy systems, scattered data, complex queries. MindsDB, a leading open-source enterprise AI platform, makes it much easier: turn your data into AI-driven ‘skills’ and build smarter, more customized agents → MINDSDB sponsor

Catching Memory Leaks With Your Test Suite “If you have a good test suite, you may be able to use pytest fixtures to identify memory and other resource leaks.” ITAMAR TURNER-TRAURING