Check memory usage of your Python objects
With sys.getsizeof() you can check the memory usage of an object: Woah… wait… why is this huge list only 48 bytes? It’s because the range … read more
Tips & Tricks
Using IPython
IPython is basically an enhanced shell. It’s worth it just for the autocompletion alone, but there is much more. I like it too for all the … read more
Check for a minimum required Python version
You can check for the Python version in your code, to make sure your users are not running your script with an incompatible version. Use … read more
Migrate to Python 3
In case you missed it: Python 2 is officially not supported as of January 1, 2020. If you’re still on Python 2.7, upgrade now. If you’re not sure what … read more