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                          OOP in Python: Why is object-oriented programming so important?
                          MP 36: What is OOP, and why does everybody ask about it?
                          Jul 6, 2023 • Eric Matthes
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                                  Why I'm still using Python
                                  Dec 29, 2022 • Eric Matthes
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                                  Yes, you should still learn to code*
                                  Mar 18, 2023 • Eric Matthes
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                                  Improving code blocks in Substack newsletters
                                  Mar 21, 2023 • Eric Matthes
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                                      Amusing logical errors
                                      MP 86: And the value of small utility functions.
                                      Mar 7, 2024 • Eric Matthes
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                                      Leaving Substack
                                      MP 85: I'll be moving to Ghost next week, because it's a better fit for Mostly Python.
                                      Feb 29, 2024 • Eric Matthes
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                                      Testing a book's code: Overall conclusions
                                      MP 84: Final takeaways from a detailed look at testing.
                                      Feb 22, 2024 • Eric Matthes
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                                      Testing a book's code, part 6: Testing a Django project
                                      MP 83: Testing a simple but nontrivial Django project, from a reader's perspective.
                                      Feb 15, 2024 • Eric Matthes
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                                      Testing a book's code, part 5: Testing Plotly data visualizations
                                      MP 82: Testing complex HTML output, and output that varies based on API calls.
                                      Feb 8, 2024 • Eric Matthes
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                                      Deploying simple Streamlit apps
                                      MP 81: It's straightforward, but there are some things to be aware of.
                                      Feb 6, 2024 • Eric Matthes
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                                      Testing a book's code, part 4: Testing Matplotlib data visualizations
                                      MP 80: Modifying files and making assertions about images.
                                      Feb 1, 2024 • Eric Matthes
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