Practical Python

A day in the life of a Python Developer

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November 15, 2025

Practical Python - Section Overview

This section explores real-world Python development scenarios through the lens of “a day in the life of a Python Developer.” Each lesson focuses on practical skills and tools that professional Python developers use daily.

Unlike the previous sections which build systematically, this section is designed to be:

Flexible: Topics can be studied in any order
Current: Content reflects the latest trends and tools
Community-Driven: Students can suggest topics and contribute content
Practical: Every lesson includes hands-on projects

Development Skills (Lessons 1-2)

Lesson 1: Package Development and Modification
Lesson 2: Testing with pytest

Emerging Technologies (Lessons 3-4)

Lesson 3: Python on WebAssembly
Lesson 4: Learning from PyCon Talks

Specialized Applications (Lessons 5-7)

Lesson 5: C Extensions for Python
Lesson 6: Machine Learning Applications
Lesson 7: Exploring Other Languages

Ready to dive into practical Python development? Start with Lesson 1: Package Development or explore any topic that interests you most. This section is designed for flexible learning based on your interests and current projects.

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# Practical Python - Section Overview

This section explores real-world Python development scenarios through the lens of "a day in the life of a Python Developer." Each lesson focuses on practical skills and tools that professional Python developers use daily.

Unlike the previous sections which build systematically, this section is designed to be:

- **Flexible**: Topics can be studied in any order
- **Current**: Content reflects the latest trends and tools
- **Community-Driven**: Students can suggest topics and contribute content
- **Practical**: Every lesson includes hands-on projects

## Development Skills (Lessons 1-2)
- **Lesson 1**: [Package Development and Modification](01-package-development.qmd)
- **Lesson 2**: [Testing with pytest](02-testing-pytest.qmd)

## Emerging Technologies (Lessons 3-4)
- **Lesson 3**: [Python on WebAssembly](03-python-wasm.qmd)
- **Lesson 4**: [Learning from PyCon Talks](04-pycon-talks.qmd)

## Specialized Applications (Lessons 5-7)
- **Lesson 5**: [C Extensions for Python](05-c-extensions.qmd)
- **Lesson 6**: [Machine Learning Applications](06-machine-learning.qmd)
- **Lesson 7**: [Exploring Other Languages](07-other-languages.qmd)

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**Ready to dive into practical Python development?** Start with [Lesson 1: Package Development](01-package-development.qmd) or explore any topic that interests you most. This section is designed for flexible learning based on your interests and current projects.

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