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Planet Python is probably one of the first sources you’ll ever consult for all your Python needs. The reason for this is quite simple—it’s immensely comprehensive.
With several posts a day on average, Planet Python’s incredible range is owed to the fact that it brings together recent Python-related posts from various other blogs. All the sources are reputable and the posts themselves have been carefully selected as well, resulting in a blog that gets you a good range of news and tutorials all across the board.
With a blog as diverse as Planet Python, selecting one post that will serve as an example of the site’s versatility is quite challenging, but if we were to choose a recent example, there’s ListenData’s Pandas Python Tutorial. It’s a good indication of how in-depth the tutorials linked on this blog can go.
If you’re looking for a dedicated resource that will help you get your latest Python-based app up and running in no time, Full Stack Python definitely lives up to its name.
It’s true that updates happen quite haphazardly—some months have multiple updates, followed by a month of two or silence. Nevertheless, each new post is a detailed, very nicely presented tutorial on one of the many platforms utilizing Python that will help you get your project off the ground.
To best illustrate the full scope of their tutorials, the post about Flask is a great example. On top of providing their own instructions and guidelines, Full Stack Python link to plenty of resources geared towards both beginners and intermediate users, so you’ve got a lot of reading to work with!
Real Python is fantastic if you want a robust course that’s very easy to digest. With eye-catching infographics, videos, and an overall fun vibe, this course (because that’s what this blog is, essentially) will show you the ropes and give you all the necessary tools to start your Python adventure, while still whetting your appetite for more.
What is Pip? A detailed step-by-step guide that will teach you all there is to know about pip, the standard package manager for Python.
Much like Planet Python, this blog brings together posts from various Python bloggers all around the internet, though they do still have their own contributors create unique posts. It’s rich in tutorials, tips and tricks that will make coding in Python a breeze.
A post provided by one of the site’s own contributors. It’s a comprehensive tutorial on how clustering can be used to determine what the dominant color of the image is.
And now for something completely different. We thought that there might be instances in which you want to learn more but for one reason or another—whether you’re stuck in traffic or are simply too tired to keep your eyes open—you can’t read a blog post at the moment.
Here’s where TalkPython comes into play. It’s a similar deal to a lot of the other blogs on this list, but this time it’s a podcast! Kick back and listen to some of the biggest experts in the field talk about useful Python-related topics.
Of course, if you really want to know exactly what is going on in the world of Python, your best bet is to start looking at the source. With the Python Software Foundation blog, you’ll be on top of all the updates as they happen, tutorials provided by the creators themselves, as well as the latest news from within the company.
As an example of what you can encounter on this site, here’s a report on Python Brasil from October 2018.
Finxter is a blog with a wide variety of Python-related guides that is geared a bit more to the hot, hip, and trendy crowd. The guides are all quite bite-sized, but they give you very practical tips that are very easy to take in thanks to the format.
As an example of a very specific guide from the blog, here’s a detailed yet simple explanation of Python Endswith that is bound to leave you with some good, practical knowledge.
The Python Guru is the perfect blog for both absolute beginners in the field of Python, as well as veterans looking for something interesting to read. There are a ton of guides here, not all of which are technical, as they mostly focus on the practical applications of the software, especially in relation to the carrying out business projects.
Here’s a post that goes into detail about how Python can help carry out projects that involve AI and machine learning—definitely a relevant issue!
Below you’ll find a list of some of the best bloggers and experts who have mastered Python and are now sharing their invaluable knowledge and personal experience with the community.
They’re an excellent combination of the authors’ perspectives, real-world analogies, personalities, and great stories.
Don’t let the disarmingly cute name deceive you—Mouse vs. Python is one of the best sources if you’re looking for the latest scoop on all things Python.
With posts on all the latest updates and announcements, as well as interviews with notable Python developers, this blog will keep you up to speed on everything you need to know about the latest goings-on in the Python world from a less technical standpoint. The endearing art found throughout is also a plus.
Did you know that the recent Black Hole photo was made possible with a bunch of Python libraries? This post goes into further detail.
Run by the creator of Python Module of the Week, this blog acts as more of a database for the many Python libraries available. Though the posts don’t come regularly, they’re always very robust rundowns of what can be found in the latest updates.
Occasionally, you’ll be treated to longer posts written by Doug, which act more as an assortment of think pieces and guides related to Python.
Miguel Grinberg is a Principal Software Engineer for Technical Content at Twilio. He’s also known for his valuable contributions to the Flask API framework and numerous books on Python and writing software in general.
Miguel has around 30 years of experience in the industry, and he tackles a variety of areas, from web development, microservices, cloud, and video broadcasting to computer animation.
Apart from the articles themselves, most of Miguel’s posts contain YouTube videos, so if you’re looking for tutorials for beginners, this blog will come in really handy.
To prove how easy it is to learn Python with Miguel and how helpful his knowledge of Flask might be, check out this post right here: The Flask Mega-Tutorial Part I: Hello, World!
PyDanny is a blog by Daniel Roy Greenfeld, a software veteran with decades of experience under his belt. He currently works as a Director of Engineering for Octopus Energy, but has worked for many companies, including NASA.
Daniel’s primarily skilled in areas such as Python and Django, but works with JavaScript and C# from time to time, too.
His blog is a great collection of useful resources and books, but most importantly, extensive and educational tutorials that will shed some light on working with Python.
He’s also the co-author of the series titled “Two Scoops of Django,” the ice cream-themed books created together with his wife, Audrey.
If you’re a huge fan of the Python programming language, but want to know more about other technologies, this blog will be a great fit for you.
We highly recommend reading Daniel’s post on The Thirty Minute Rule—it says that if anyone gets stuck on something for more than 30 minutes, they should ask for help. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
Matt Layman is a software architect at Doctor on Demand, a polyglot programmer, and a Django training consultant with over a decade of experience in web development.
Matt blogs mostly about Python and Django where he shares some useful techniques, strategies, tutorials, and tips on how to make things more efficient through automation, but will help you out with JavaScript and many other languages, too.
His posts combine text, audio, and videos, which makes them easy to digest and fun to read. You can expect a few posts every month and a ton of valuable YouTube videos to watch on his channel.
Need proof? Check out Matt’s post on Debugging Tips and Techniques, which aims to equip you with tools to fix the real problems you’re likely to hit when building your Django site.
Ned Batchelder is a software developer with almost 40 years of experience in building software that solves real problems by using diverse technologies. His blog is one of the oldest active Python blogs from the early 2000s.
If that fact alone doesn’t speak for itself, we shall add that his blog reflects a variety of Ned’s awesome interests: “software engineering, parenting, math (especially visual aspects, such as geometry), politics, geeky recreations, language, and so on.”
Needless to say, you’ll find a ton of really creative articles here, some mixed with puzzles. They’ll be great for Python enthusiasts at any level. We cannot recommend them enough.
Although more frequent posts would be more than welcome, there’s a huge collection of older posts to study written by Ned—somebody who’s experimented with and written Python longer than most on this list.
“Why your mock still doesn’t work” is a great example of Ned’s interesting way of writing, but you should especially check out his “What’s in which Python,” a helpful summary of what features appeared in which versions of Python, all in one place.
Python is an incredible solution that opens up a ton of opportunities, but we know all too well just how much looking up reliable sources of knowledge on the topic can take. We hope our little list will come in handy, giving you all the info you need in an organized, digestible form.
And if you ever get thirsty for more knowledge, head on up to our own blog! After all, we at STX Next have quite a bit of expertise in the field ourselves. With over 18 years on the market, over 350 developers, 800+ successful projects, and more than 300 satisfied clients, we have a lot of knowledge we’d be happy to share with you.
Here’s just a taste of what we have on Python alone:
If you’re interested in working with us, check out our current job opportunities. We are constantly looking for talented, enthusiastic Python developers to join our ranks. Since 2005, our interdisciplinary teams have been creating unique products that combine good practices, high-quality software, and new technologies.
And in case you’re looking for an expert Python development team with a wide variety of libraries and frameworks at hand to meet your specific needs, reach out to us and let’s discuss your next software project!