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#390 Coding in a Castle
Jul 2, 2024
Joining Strings in Python can be optimized by using generators to filter lines from a file efficiently. The episode also explores hard truths about software engineer jobs, thoughts on Python in Excel, and other extras. Soft skills and Python integration in Excel are highlighted, along with Python installation on Windows, WASM benefits, and a Python Zero to Hero course in Tuscany. Finally, Fast API, HTMX, and remote execution via SSH in a castle setting are discussed.
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- Efficiently join strings in Python using list comprehension for speed over memory efficiency.
- New software engineers face harsh realities like inadequate college preparation and project limitations.
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Joining Strings in Python
Joining strings in Python can be efficiently done by using a generator to pull out lines from a file and selectively combining the relevant lines, saving memory compared to using list comprehension. However, a surprising finding shows that using a generator can be slower than list comprehension by 16%, indicating a trade-off between memory efficiency and speed.
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