Python 3.15 defaults to UTF-8 for character encoding. Changes on Windows

On October 9, 2026, Python 3.15.0 was released. When opening a file with open() without specifying a character encoding, it ...

Graduating from Manual CSV Aggregation: A Guide to Automating Monthly Reports with Python

Do you open sales CSV files in Excel every month, filter them by month, and calculate the number of transactions and total ...
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Get started with the free-threaded build of Python 3.13

An experimental ‘no-GIL’ build mode in Python 3.13 disables the Global Interpreter Lock to enable true parallel execution in Python. Here’s where to start. The single biggest new feature in Python ...
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5 reasons why I use Python instead of Excel for visualizing data

Parth, a seasoned tech writer, wields the keyboard (or pen) with finesse to unravel the intricacies of both Windows and Mac operating systems. He has covered evergreen content on mobile devices and ...