As a Python enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for ways to write cleaner, more efficient code. Here are some of my favorite Python tricks that can help you become a more effective programmer:
List Comprehensions: Create lists with concise, readable one-liners.
F-strings: Format strings easily and readably (Python 3.6+).
print(f“I‘m {name} and I‘m {age} years old.“)
Enumerate: Get both index and value when iterating.
print(f“Index: {index}, Value: {value}“)
Unpacking: Assign multiple variables in one line.
Slicing: Manipulate sequences efficiently.
reversed_list = my_list[::–1]
Use Counter: use collections.Counter for counting elements.
my_list = [1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4]
print(Counter(my_list))
Flattening: Flatten nested lists with itertools.chain.
nested_list = [[1, 2], [3, 4], [5, 6]]
flat_list = list(itertools.chain.from_iterable(nested_list))
Iterate Over Many: Use zip() to iterate over multiple lists simultaneously.
ages = [25, 30, 35]
for name, age in zip(names, ages):
print(f”{name} is {age} years old”)
These tricks can help you write more Pythonic code and boost your productivity. What are your favorite Python tips? Share in the comments below!
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