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Updated Python language released

The next version of the open source programming language Python was released this week featuring performance gains, bug fixes and new language enhancements. Read more »

Zope launch next-generation application server

The open-source organisation has released the first version of Zope X3, which has been completely rewritten to improve the architecture. Read more »

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Generating functions rather than lists in Python

There are situations where list comprehensions are useful, but also situations where you're better served by using some other form. In this article we'll take an example of where a function factory is the better choice. Read more »

Partial function application in Python

Python is not an inherently functional language, but with the help of the functools library you can write some programs in a functional style. One of the key tools do to writing functional code is partial function application, which is available through the functools module. Read more »

Lazy list builders: Generators in Python

Sometimes your program is just too motivated, and does all this work you don't need or want it to do -- you want it to be lazier. That's where generators come in. Using a generator in Python lets you choose exactly how much you want done, and when. Read more »

Faster, smaller, clearer: Python iterator tools

With Python's itertools module you can quickly and simply perform some of the more complicated operations you'll need to do on lists. It will make your code perform better and become easier to read. Read more »

A Quick Start to Python

With the final release of Python 2.5 we thought it was about time Builder AU gave our readers an overview of the popular programming language. Builder AU's Nick Gibson has stepped up to the plate to write this introductory article for beginners. Read more »

A Quickstart to building GUI based applications in Python

Nick Gibson will show you how Python's emphasis on simplicity can get you up and running on your graphical application in no time. Read more »

Pick up some Python with this script walk-through

In Python, loops and flow control statements aren't terminated, which can get a little confusing. Here is a script walk-through from Builder.com to help you with Python. Read more »

Data driven transformations: list comprehensions

List comprehensions give you a different way to code in Python that allows you to focus on the data you're transforming, rather than the functions you use. Nick Gibson shows how you can use list comprehensions to make your Python code cleaner, clearer and faster. Read more »

One virtual machine to rule them all

The Java platform can be used to interpret more than just the Java language -- it has expanded its coverage to include Ruby, Python with PHP to follow shortly. Read more »

The LAMP development toolkit

Need to dust up your Linux, Apache, PHP, Perl, Python, and MySQL (LAMP) software stack skills? Our LAMP development toolkit is just what you need. Read more »

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