Shahriar TajbakhshinThe StartupUnderscores in PythonThis post discusses the use of the _ character in Python. Like with many things in Python, we’ll see that different usages of _ are mostly…4 min read·Oct 21, 2020--3--3
Shahriar TajbakhshPython’s `NotImplemented` TypeThis post discusses Python’s NotImplemented built-in constant/type; what it is, what it means and when it should be used.3 min read·May 18, 2018--1--1
Shahriar TajbakhshImporting `*` in PythonThis post discusses Python’s from <module> import * and from <package> import *, how they behave and why it may be (is!) a bad idea to use…4 min read·May 9, 2018--2--2
Shahriar TajbakhshThe Optional `else` in Python’s `try` StatementThis post discusses the else clause in Python’s try statement. Although this particular use of else may not be as forgotten and…3 min read·May 6, 2018--2--2
Shahriar TajbakhshinThe StartupThe Forgotten Optional `else` in Python LoopsIn this post we’ll discuss Python’s for...else and while...else syntax, one of the most rarely used and misunderstood features in Python.2 min read·Apr 28, 2018--8--8