The Python Corner monthly newsletter, January 2021
Hi folks! In this month's selection you will find two articles from my site, an interesting interview with a designer that tried to redraw the official Python logo, and some advice on useful Python libraries that you will love... but also chess, PyCon, Anya Taylor-Joy...
Ok, enjoy this month's selection and ... happy coding!
This month’s Links
How to create a telegram bot with Python in minutes\ Author: Davide Mastromatteo\ Audience Level: Intermediate
In this first article of the month, I will try to teach you how to create a Telegram bot with Python in just a few minutes. I hope you will enjoy it, but let me know what do you think in the comments section! ;)
Reinventing the Python Logo: Interview with a UI Designer | Hacker Noon\ Author: Carlo Occhiena\ Audience Level: All levels
An interview with Jessica Williamson, an UI/UX Designer that last year designed a new Python logo that I fell in love with. However, the PSF doesn't seem to like the idea of a new logo, so Jessica, if you will ever read this message I would like to let you know that... I would love to use it for The Python Corner!
Top 10 Python libraries of 2020 you should know about | Tryolabs Blog\ Author: Tryo Labs\ Audience Level: All levels
Interesting article that lists some great libraries to work with Python. If you're a console guy, I'm sure you will find some of the advised libraries really useful.
Working with decorators in Python - The Basics\ Author: Davide Mastromatteo\ Audience Level: Intermediate
In my second article, you'll learn something about Python decorators. Decorators are a fantastic tool if you want to write reusable and professional code and in this first part, I will show you the basics about Python decorators. And if you want to learn more about decorators... stay tuned for the second part! :)
Building My Own Chess Engine\ Author: Andrew Healey\ Audience Level: Intermediate
Did you know that I'm a chess lover? Yes, I love Python as well and in this article, Andrew Haley talks to us about writing a chess engine in Python! Isn't that cool?
P.S. A bonus link... whether you do like chess or not, just watch The Queen Gambit on Netflix, with the great Anya Taylor-Joy. It's one of the best miniseries ever!
Announcing PyCon US 2021\ Author: Jackie Augustine\ Audience Level: All levels
PyCon US 2021 has been announced and will be a virtual event. PyCon is one of the most interesting events for the community and I'm looking forward to knowing what to expect from this year's conference!