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Python best practices guidebook, written for humans.

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Last GitHub push: Jul 27, 2026
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Non-CPython support for C-extensions Open

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realpython/python-guide#917 · Opened Sep 1, 2018
The image paths are changed Open

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realpython/python-guide#913 · 7 comments · Opened Aug 16, 2018
generated epub contains one chapter twice Open

Difficulty 4/5 3-5 days Newbie friendliness 25/100

realpython/python-guide#907 · 1 comment · Opened Jul 2, 2018
Example Configuration via a YAML File or a JSON File in Logging Open

Difficulty 1/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 55/100

realpython/python-guide#902 · Opened May 31, 2018
python 3 setup slightly incorrect for OSX High Sierra Open

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realpython/python-guide#895 · 7 comments · 4 reactions · Opened Mar 22, 2018
little mistake on one of your sites Open

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realpython/python-guide#885 · 7 comments · Opened Feb 26, 2018
report about pycrypto issue Open

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realpython/python-guide#884 · 2 reactions · Opened Feb 26, 2018
ask to translate into indonesian language Open

Difficulty 5/5 Over a week Newbie friendliness 20/100

realpython/python-guide#873 · 3 comments · Opened Feb 10, 2018
Proposal: suggest python.org packages for macOS Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#870 · 2 comments · Opened Jan 10, 2018
Section idea: Elegant string formatting Open

realpython/python-guide#859 · 1 comment · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 16, 2017
Discrepancy in Installation Python 3 on Windows Open

Difficulty 3/5 1-2 days Newbie friendliness 45/100

realpython/python-guide#846 · 3 comments · Opened Oct 2, 2017
Potential for confusion on Pipenv & Virtual Environments Open

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realpython/python-guide#840 · 4 comments · Opened Sep 8, 2017
Checklists for pages Open

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realpython/python-guide#822 · 4 comments · Opened Jun 4, 2017
add python-fire in cli section Open

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realpython/python-guide#802 · 2 comments · Opened Mar 3, 2017
Add AppImageKit to Freezing tools section Open

Difficulty 1/5 Under an hour Newbie friendliness 38/100

realpython/python-guide#793 · Opened Jan 28, 2017
Add Platypus to Freezing tools section Open

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realpython/python-guide#792 · 1 comment · Opened Jan 25, 2017
Wanted an Article to use Click Library Open

Difficulty 4/5 3-5 days Newbie friendliness 25/100

realpython/python-guide#780 · 4 comments · 1 reaction · Opened Dec 12, 2016
update install guides to python 3 first, then python 2 Open

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realpython/python-guide#778 · 6 comments · Opened Dec 7, 2016
'Conda' or 'pip' Open

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realpython/python-guide#776 · 10 comments · 1 reaction · Opened Dec 6, 2016
Installation and switching of multiple python versions Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#728 · 4 comments · Opened Jul 10, 2016
Lighten the part about Puppet and Chef Open

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realpython/python-guide#725 · 1 comment · Opened Jul 9, 2016
Mention PyCryptodome Open

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realpython/python-guide#721 · 1 reaction · Opened Jul 4, 2016
Inclusion of Docker Open

Difficulty 5/5 Over a week Newbie friendliness 25/100

realpython/python-guide#714 · 6 comments · 2 reactions · Opened Jun 19, 2016
Mac OS/El Capitan meets Homebrew and other tools :( Open

Difficulty 3/5 1-2 days Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#706 · 17 comments · 1 reaction · Opened May 18, 2016
Add a section on Errors and Exceptions Open

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realpython/python-guide#705 · 7 comments · Opened May 12, 2016
Add spanish translation. Open

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realpython/python-guide#688 · 11 comments · Opened Mar 15, 2016
Add a section on Mayavi in Scientific Applications Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#667 · Opened Jan 9, 2016
Related guide that may have useful content to reuse Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#666 · 1 comment · Opened Jan 1, 2016
Recommend pre-commit in Code Style section Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#645 · 1 comment · Opened Oct 29, 2015
Add class attribute to common gotchas Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 45/100

realpython/python-guide#551 · 1 comment · Opened Aug 24, 2015
Python 3.3 venv Open

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realpython/python-guide#529 · 3 comments · 3 reactions · Opened Mar 29, 2015
Tip on the "Late Binding Closures" section Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 48/100

realpython/python-guide#526 · Opened Mar 16, 2015
Request: Add notes about where to put unit tests Open

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realpython/python-guide#492 · 3 comments · Opened Nov 1, 2014
Like to add new section in Scenario's for "Game Development" or integrate under "GUI Applications" Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#482 · Opened Sep 30, 2014
Would like to contribute and add Conda Virtual Environment and Package Management. Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 45/100

realpython/python-guide#481 · Opened Sep 30, 2014
Add "Working with dates Section" Open

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realpython/python-guide#468 · 4 comments · 3 reactions · Opened Aug 4, 2014
Add discussion of namespace packages Open

PR Would be Accepted

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 55/100

realpython/python-guide#463 · 1 comment · 1 reaction · Opened Jul 10, 2014
Ambiguity in the Structure section. Open

Difficulty 1/5 Under an hour Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#454 · 3 comments · Opened Jun 17, 2014
Add review of built-in 'cmd' library to Command-Line Applications chapter Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 48/100

realpython/python-guide#452 · Opened Jun 12, 2014
Generated ePubs failing validation Open

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realpython/python-guide#413 · 4 comments · Opened Apr 14, 2014
Python 3.4 and Windows Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 45/100

realpython/python-guide#397 · 1 comment · Opened Apr 2, 2014
Improvements to `gevent` documentation Open

Difficulty 1/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 62/100

realpython/python-guide#327 · Opened Oct 7, 2013
PyZMQ improvements Open

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realpython/python-guide#326 · 5 comments · Opened Oct 7, 2013
Vendorizing Dependencies Open

PR Would be Accepted

Difficulty 4/5 3-5 days Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#299 · 5 comments · Opened Jul 31, 2013
"Mutable and Immutable Types" example Open

Difficulty 1/5 Under an hour Newbie friendliness 48/100

realpython/python-guide#298 · 5 comments · Opened Jul 30, 2013
Minor visual error with Go button under Quick search on iPad Open

Difficulty 2/5 1-3 hours Newbie friendliness 35/100

realpython/python-guide#254 · 5 comments · Opened Mar 14, 2013
"What to do when your library gets popular" Open

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realpython/python-guide#234 · 5 comments · Opened Dec 28, 2012
I18N Open

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realpython/python-guide#208 · 6 comments · Opened Oct 20, 2012
Installing Python packages from Windows installers into virtualenv Open

Difficulty 3/5 1-2 days Newbie friendliness 20/100

realpython/python-guide#143 · 1 comment · Opened May 9, 2012
Improve Cross-References Open

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realpython/python-guide#132 · 1 comment · Opened Apr 27, 2012

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