Python_Programming_Tips
Python_Programming_Tips
Avoid x, y, or foo, bar-use names like user_age, calculate_total(). Descriptive names make your
code self-explanatory.
PEP 8 is the official style guide for Python. Use proper indentation, spacing, line length, and naming
Leverage Python's rich standard library. Use enumerate(), zip(), any(), all(), collections, itertools, etc.
Use try...except blocks and avoid using generic 'except:'. Catch specific exceptions like ValueError
or FileNotFoundError.
Use venv or virtualenv to isolate dependencies for each project and prevent version conflicts.
Learn to use pdb or IDE debuggers instead of relying only on print statements.
9. Write Tests
Use unittest, pytest, or doctest to write test cases. Testing helps you catch bugs early and makes
your code reliable.
Study well-written code on GitHub or contribute to open-source. It helps you learn best practices and