I recently watched my colleague dive into a new Python project using GitHub Copilot - not just for quick code snippets, but as an active coding partner. What surprised me was how Copilot didn’t just offer boilerplate; it actually generated async functions with docstrings and thoughtful error handling. Sure, she still had to review and refine those suggestions (AI isn’t magic, after all), but more often than not, Copilot sped up the process - especially during those “blank editor” moments. 🚀 What stood out most: Copilot’s nudges towards better patterns, like security checks and best-practice usage of APIs, popping up right in the editor when she needed them. If you’ve seen GitHub Copilot surprise you (or a colleague), how do you make sure those suggestions are reliable? Any favorite tricks for reviewing what Copilot writes? Let’s swap stories! https://msft.it/6049tNvXv #GitHubCopilot #AIPairProgramming #CodeQuality #Python #JavaScript
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Today’s learning was focused on Exception Handling in Python, a critical concept for writing robust and production-ready code. I explored how Python handles runtime errors using: try and except blocks to catch and manage exceptions Handling specific exceptions for better error control Using else and finally to manage execution flow cleanly Understanding how exception handling improves program stability and user experience Practicing exception handling made it clear how important defensive programming is, especially when building real-world applications where unexpected inputs and failures are common. I’ve pushed my practice code to GitHub here: https://lnkd.in/gCs8-mG8 Consistently learning and applying core Python concepts to strengthen my fundamentals and move closer to industry-ready development. #Python #ExceptionHandling #PythonProgramming #ErrorHandling #LearningByDoing #SoftwareDevelopment #ProgrammingFundamentals #CodingPractice #BackendDevelopment #DeveloperJourney #CareerGrowth #ContinuousLearning #GitHubProject #TechSkills
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🚀 Learning from My Playwright + Pytest Journey Sharing a screenshot of a clean, passing test run — but getting here involved solving a common issue many face when building automation frameworks. Earlier, while developing my Page Object Model, I hit import errors even though Pytest was discovering the tests. The root cause? Test discovery ≠ Python import resolution Pytest finds tests using testpaths, but Python resolves imports using sys.path, and Pytest doesn’t automatically add the project root to PYTHONPATH. How I fixed it: • Added __init__.py in ui_tests/ and ui_tests/pages/ to mark them as packages • Added pythonpath = . in pytest.ini ✅ Result: imports worked, tests passed (as shown), and the POM structure became stable. Takeaway: Test discovery doesn’t guarantee import resolution — understanding this distinction early saves a lot of headaches. #Pytest #Playwright #Python #AutomationTesting #PageObjectModel #LearningJourney
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🚀 My Python Playground is back, and it’s better than ever! 🐍 They say you can’t keep a good project down. After a short hiatus (and a little "adventure" migrating the backend after Shuttle.dev shut down), I’ve spent the last few days working with AI to self-host the infrastructure. The AsyncMove Python Playground is officially live with a working URL shortener! 🛠️✨ If you need a fast, browser-based Playground to test ideas, teach, or share code, this is built for you. Here’s what’s under the hood: ⚡ Ruff Linting: Lightning-fast linting to catch bugs instantly. 🧪 Pytest Support: Built-in testing to ensure your logic is bulletproof. 📦 Package Management: Install and import Python packages on the fly. 🔗 Short URLs: Share your entire workspace with one clean, portable link. 💅 Auto-Formatting: Keep your code PEP 8 compliant with a single click. 📖 README.md: Annotate your snippets with full Markdown support. 💯 Type hints and Autocomplete: Hover over your codes to see the docstrings. It feels great to have this back in the wild. I’d love for you to give it a spin and share a snippet! Link in the Comments section. #Python #BuildInPublic #OpenSource #Coding #PythonProgramming #WebDev #SoftwareEngineering
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Ever stumbled upon code so "brilliant" it makes you question everything you thought you knew about programming? 🧐 This article on "Brillant Python Programmers" (yes, with an "a"!) gives us a chuckle and a cringe! It's a hilarious deep dive into the kind of code written by highly intelligent folks who, bless their hearts, maybe skipped a few software engineering classes. We're talking reinventing `pathlib` functions, opening and closing log files for *every single line*, and even a mysterious `time.sleep(0.1)` just chilling at the end of a function. Because who doesn't love a good random pause? 😂 The best part? Sandra, the brave soul trying to maintain it all, says "This is one of the better files in the project." My sympathies, Sandra! It reminds us that clear code isn't always good code, and sometimes the "brilliance" is in making bad practices look deceptively elegant. It's a fantastic (and funny) reminder of why embracing best practices, using standard libraries, and maybe, just maybe, not calling Python via a shell command are crucial for long-term project health. Even the smartest minds can benefit from a little code review and a good ol' `pathlib` tutorial! What's the most "brillant" piece of code you've ever encountered? Share your war stories below! 👇 #Python #CodeQuality #SoftwareEngineering #TechHumor #DeveloperLife #Refactoring #BestPractices #TechDebt Like, share, and follow for more insights into the wild world of code (and a good laugh)! Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7Eqp47G
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🎁 I’ve put together a clean, beginner-friendly Docker Images & Containers Cheat Sheet + Guide — and I’m sharing it! This covers everything I wish I had when I started: ✅ Dockerfile essentials ✅ Building, tagging & optimizing images ✅ Running & managing containers ✅ Using volumes, logs, exec, and sharing code ✅ Full Django workflow example ✅ CMD vs ENTRYPOINT demystified Whether you're new to containers or brushing up, this guide is designed to be clear, practical, and production-relevant. 🐳 🧠Want the cheat sheet? I’m happy to share — and I’ll be posting more tech tips like this, so feel free to follow along! #Docker #Containers #DevOps #Python #Django #LearningInPublic #SoftwareEngineering #CheatSheet
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