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Python Mutable and Immutable Types Explained
The article explains how mutable and immutable data types work in Python and how each can be used in code.
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- Real Python
Creating Python Histograms with NumPy, Matplotlib, pandas, and Seaborn
This tutorial covers ways to create polished, presentation-ready histograms in Python. It explores options and features for making these plots.
- Real Python
Understanding Instance, Class, and Static Methods in Python
The article compares instance methods, class methods, and static methods in Python. It explains when each type is useful in your code.
Friday
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- Real Python
An Introduction to Python Exceptions
This article explains what Python exceptions are and how to raise them when something goes wrong. It also covers handling errors with try, except, else, and finally, plus creating your own custom exceptions.
- Real Python
How to Run Python Scripts and Code
This article explains several ways to run Python code, including the command line, the REPL (an interactive prompt), IDEs, and file managers. It also covers how these methods work on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Wednesday
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- Real Python
How to Structure Python Projects
This article explains how to organize Python projects and choose between a flat layout and a src/ layout. It also shows how to apply these patterns to different kinds of apps, including CLI, web, and GUI projects.
- EdSurge
Who Is Building the AI Foundation for K-12 Classrooms?
Teachers and district leaders need a dependable way to check whether AI-generated lessons match state standards and how students learn. Learning Commons, a nonprofit backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, has launched an open platform with knowledge graphs and AI evaluators, and more than 70 partners have joined. Some districts are using it to build custom tools instead of waiting for vendors.
Tuesday
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- Codecademy Blog
Top Programming Languages Used with AI and How to Learn Them
The excerpt explains that AI-assisted development lets AI help with coding while the human developer remains responsible for understanding and decisions. In a Stack Overflow survey of more than 30,000 developers, Python and JavaScript were the top languages used with AI tools, likely because they are widely used and have lots of code available for models to learn from. Python’s simpler syntax and libraries also make it a common choice for AI and machine learning work.
- Real Python
Getting Started with Python
The guide walks beginners through installing Python and running a first program. It also introduces variables, data types, loops, functions, and errors.
- Scrimba Articles
How to Turn Slides and Notes into Lecture Recap Videos
The article explains how to create a short lecture recap video by exporting slides to PDF, combining them with notes in a narrated explainer tool, and asking for a brief lesson that ends with a quiz. It describes Scrimba Explain as one option, notes that no recording or on-screen presenter is needed, and says it can be shared by link. It also recommends keeping recaps to 3 to 6 minutes and ending with a check for understanding.
Sunday
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- Real Python
Functional Programming in Python: When and How to Use It
This article explains what functional programming is and how Python supports it. It also looks at where this style fits into everyday code, helping readers understand when it may be useful.
- Real Python
What Can You Do With Python?
Python can be used to build software, train AI models, automate repetitive chores, and control robots. The excerpt also points to tools and projects that can help beginners get started.
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- Khan Academy Blog
How Khan Academy Is Addressing Student Motivation
The excerpt says student motivation is one of education’s hardest problems. It describes Khan Academy’s approach as building motivation into practice, progress, mistakes, and learning.
- Zapier Blog
How to Use Gemini: Beginner Guide
Gemini is Google’s AI chatbot and includes common chatbot features like web browsing, research, data analysis, and generating images and videos. It also connects deeply with Google products, so you can search Gmail or summarize Google Drive files from within the chat.
Tuesday
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Exploring the MVC Pattern in Python
This article introduces the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern and shows how it helps organize Python web apps. It then walks through building a small Flask app with models, views, and controllers.
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Quiz: Exploring a Dataset with pandas and Python
This quiz focuses on using pandas to explore a dataset in Python. It covers loading a CSV file, selecting rows and columns, filtering with queries, grouping data, handling missing values, and making basic plots.
- Raspberry Pi Foundation Blog
How classroom challenges can reshape students’ view of computing
Computing education in England has improved over the past decade, with more access to technology, free resources, and better teacher training. But participation in GCSE and A level Computer Science has fallen, even as digital technologies like AI increasingly shape daily life. The excerpt says early, positive experiences can help students build confidence and see computing as creative and relevant.