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Python Bytes

#351 A Python Empire (or MPIRE?)

Sep 6, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, the guests discuss various interesting topics including the Python package mpire for easy multiprocessing, the macOS Python.org Updater called mopup, Immortal Objects introduced to Python, and common docstring formats in Python. They also introduce the concept of Programmer Bingo and mention the podcast's sponsor Century.
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Quick takeaways

  • MPIRE is a faster and more user-friendly alternative to the default multiprocessing package in Python.
  • The choice of docstring format in Python depends on personal preferences for providing clear and detailed documentation for functions and modules.

Deep dives

Lunar Lander Python Game

There are different versions of the Lunar Lander game available in Python, including one that dates back to the TRS-80 era. However, some of these versions may require troubleshooting or updates to work with modern Python.

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