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Python Bytes

#360 Happy Birthday!

Nov 7, 2023
The podcast covers the topics of using exclude_also with coverage.py, a cool feature to exclude code blocks from test coverage. They also talk about Writeside, an IDE for writing documentation, highlighting its features and benefits.
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Quick takeaways

  • The 'exclude_also' option in coverage.py allows for easy exclusion of specific code blocks from coverage testing, making the process more efficient and streamlined.
  • Writer/Side is an IDE designed specifically for creating and managing documentation, offering features such as support for Markdown and the ability to import reusable sections, making documentation workflows more convenient and effective.

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Summary of Python Bites Episode 360

This episode of Python Bites discusses various topics such as the importance of code coverage testing and how to exclude certain sections while using Python coverage. The hosts also introduce Writer/Side, an IDE for documentation, and highlight its features and benefits. They further mention the recent appointment of a new community communications manager at the PSF and share their thoughts on Google's attempts to balance privacy and advertising on the web. Additional topics covered include the Complete Python Testing Course and its integration with PyCharm, JetBrains' upcoming webinar series, GPT-for-all's Rest API, and the compatibility of GPT-for-all with Docker containers. The hosts also share their experiences with PyCharm's AI-powered autocompletion feature and discuss the incongruity of Python conferences requiring masks compared to other large gatherings.

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