Wednesday Daily Thread: Beginner questions

# Weekly Thread: Beginner Questions 🐍

Welcome to our Beginner Questions thread! Whether you're new to Python or just looking to clarify some basics, this is the thread for you.

## How it Works:

1. Ask Anything: Feel free to ask any Python-related question. There are no bad questions here!
2. Community Support: Get answers and advice from the community.
3. Resource Sharing: Discover tutorials, articles, and beginner-friendly resources.

## Guidelines:

This thread is specifically for beginner questions. For more advanced queries, check out our [Advanced Questions Thread](#advanced-questions-thread-link).

## Recommended Resources:

If you don't receive a response, consider exploring r/LearnPython or join the Python Discord Server for quicker assistance.

## Example Questions:

1. What is the difference between a list and a tuple?
2. How do I read a CSV file in Python?
3. What are Python decorators and how do I use them?
4. How do I install a Python package using pip?
5. What is a virtual environment and why should I use one?

Let's help each other learn Python! 🌟

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1hgon88

I built web app using Django!

Hello everyone 👋,

I just wanted to show off a web app I made using Django. Outside of tutorial projects, this is my first official project. It's called Salted Vanilla and it's a scented candle cataloging web app.

I used this tutorial by Kostja to start the project and I built from there. I'm using Appliku to deploy on AWS Lightsail. I used ChatGPT to help with model structure and relationships. I am using Django templates, a little Bootstrap, and most recently Bootstrap Studio for the front end.


Here is the git repo


Here is a video demo you can check out


If you have any critiques on structure or anything, please let me know!

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hgh025

Where to store passwords in production

Hello everyone. I have a flask app i want to deploy on pythonanywhere. In my app i have a function that sends an email and i need to store a password for the email that is a sender. My question is how do i store that password safely when deployed so that i cant be viewed. Also would appreciate if anyone can suggest any other sites for deployment of flask apps. Thanks

/r/flask
https://redd.it/1hgycgl

D Best survey papers of 2024?

As an AI researcher who is starting out, I usually start by seeing survey papers related to a field, then creating a roadmap to further deep dive into my research topic. I am eager to see the sub's viewpoint of the best survey papers they came across in 2024.

/r/MachineLearning
https://redd.it/1hgwjqu

Django reaches its 2024 fundraising goal 🌈🎉

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hh1zjq

Build your Jupyter dashboard using Solara
https://blog.jupyter.org/build-your-jupyter-dashboard-using-solara-569fa5b16e9c

/r/IPython
https://redd.it/1hh1tcg

Benchmark library that uses PostgreSQL

I am writing an open-source library that simplifies CRUD operations for PostgreSQL. The most similar library would be SQLAlchemy Core.

I plan to benchmark my library against SQLAlchemy ORM, SQLAlchemy Core, and SQLModel. I am unsure about the setup. I have the following considerations:

\- Local DB vs Remote DB. Or both?
\- My library depends on psycopg. Should I only use psycopg for the others?
\- Which test cases should I cover?
\- My library integrates pydantic / msgspec for serialisation and validation. What' the best practice for SQLAlchemy here? Do I need other libraries?

What are your opinions. Do you maybe have some good guidelines or examples?

My library is not yet released but quite stable. You can find more details here:
Github: https://github.com/dakivara/pgcrud
Docs: https://pgcrud.com

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1hh4s52

Rest GET api deployed in flask+gunicorn giving 404 error

I have deployed a REST GET api in my development environment using gunicorn+flask on linux. However, I'm getting 404 error. This api used to work in the same environment before but now started getting 404. I checked the code and the url map as well in my flask app and this api is listed there. Any ideas how to troubleshoot this thing.

/r/flask
https://redd.it/1hh4srh

Deployed my basic app to Render but CSS isn’t working

I have “django-tailwind” installed in my project the theme name is “theme”

I ran collect static and pushed to git. When I run gunicorn on my local machine after collecting static it worked.


My images shows up, but my tailwind css isn’t showing.

/r/djangolearning
https://redd.it/1hhidrx

Thursday Daily Thread: Python Careers, Courses, and Furthering Education!

# Weekly Thread: Professional Use, Jobs, and Education 🏢

Welcome to this week's discussion on Python in the professional world! This is your spot to talk about job hunting, career growth, and educational resources in Python. Please note, this thread is not for recruitment.

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## How it Works:

1. Career Talk: Discuss using Python in your job, or the job market for Python roles.
2. Education Q&A: Ask or answer questions about Python courses, certifications, and educational resources.
3. Workplace Chat: Share your experiences, challenges, or success stories about using Python professionally.

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## Guidelines:

- This thread is not for recruitment. For job postings, please see r/PythonJobs or the recruitment thread in the sidebar.
- Keep discussions relevant to Python in the professional and educational context.

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## Example Topics:

1. Career Paths: What kinds of roles are out there for Python developers?
2. Certifications: Are Python certifications worth it?
3. Course Recommendations: Any good advanced Python courses to recommend?
4. Workplace Tools: What Python libraries are indispensable in your professional work?
5. Interview Tips: What types of Python questions are commonly asked in interviews?

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Let's help each other grow in our careers and education. Happy discussing! 🌟

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1hhfmi6

I made a step-by-step tutorial on setting up JWT authentication with HttpOnly cookies using Django and Next.js

This is my second DRF JWT authentication tutorial. I made it because, after my first tutorial, where tokens were stored in local storage, I was asked for an httpOnly cookies implementation and for more detailed explanations for each step.

In this tutorial, I tried to keep things simple; I didn’t add too many custom features. Instead, I focused on explaining the process as I coded, while trying not to be too boring.

Here’s the link:
https://youtu.be/TS1v\_-ppICk

I really hope you find it helpful! Feel free to let me know your thoughts or if you have any suggestions!

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hhc7vp

Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation with LangChain, Pgvector and OpenAI

https://www.codemancers.com/blog/2024-10-24-rag-with-langchain/?utm\_source=Social+media&utm\_medium=reddit

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1hhlg8x

This Django Template Tag is Killing Your Performance
https://mirat.dev/articles/djangoda-tehlikeli-template-etiketi-length/

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hhpcgi

I made an open source, self hostable, AI meeting Copilot

Hey Everyone 👋

I recently built **Amurex**, a self-hosted AI meeting copilot that actually works:

**What My Project Does**

Amurex is a self-hosted AI meeting copilot that:

* Records meetings seamlessly (no bot interruptions).
* Delivers accurate trannoscripts instantly.
* Drafts follow-up emails automatically.
* Keeps a memory of past meetings for easy context.
* Provides **real-time engagement suggestions** during boring meetings (unique feature!).

It’s open source, self-hosted, and ensures full data privacy with no subnoscriptions or vendor lock-in. And of course, it uses [Robyn](https://github.com/sparckles/Robyn) as the backend ;)

**Target Audience**

Perfect for professionals, privacy-conscious users, and open-source enthusiasts who want smarter meeting tools.

**Comparison**

|**Feature**|**Amurex**|**Others**|
|:-|:-|:-|
|Real-Time Suggestions|Yes|No|
|Seamless Recording|Yes|Bot interruptions|
|Self-Hosted Privacy|Full control|Third-party servers|

**GitHub**: [https://github.com/thepersonalaicompany/amurex](https://github.com/thepersonalaicompany/amurex)
**Website**: [https://www.amurex.ai/](https://www.amurex.ai/)

Would love to know what you all think of it. 😊

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1hh89i3

How to Set Up a Django Frontend: A Complete Tutorial

Today, I shared a guide on setting up the Django frontend, diving into file structure, static files, and how to integrate them seamlessly.

* **Blog Link :** [How to Set Up a Django Frontend: A Complete Tutorial](https://django-learning.hashnode.dev/how-to-set-up-a-django-frontend-a-complete-tutorial)

This blog builds on the previous one, where we explored Django Admin and Models, including tips on creating classes and using foreign keys effectively.

* **Previous Blog Link** : [How to Use Django Admin and Models: A Beginner’s Guide](https://django-learning.hashnode.dev/how-to-use-django-admin-and-models-a-beginners-guide)
* **First Blog Link :** [Getting Started with Django: Basic Setup and Overview](https://django-learning.hashnode.dev/django-setup-and-basic-overview)

Give it a read and let me know your thoughts in the comments! 💬 Your feedback helps me make these guides even better! 😊

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hhop30

Modern JS in Django

I would like to know how you all handle modern js in your django projects, stuff like installing third-party package, usage of bundlers or no build approach. I wanna improve my DX, so I interested on how other django dev do

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hhqdd6

JH container shows regular CPU spikes even when no clients are connected: normal behavior?

I'm running the JupyterHub single-user image and noticing spikes in CPU usage ever ~30s or so

Is this normal for JH? Looking at the output of top in the container shows the python3 process is being called periodically. Any thoughts on how I can troubleshoot this assuming it's not normal behavior? Thanks.

/r/IPython
https://redd.it/1hhvom8

Better Error Tracking in Django (using Bugsink)
https://www.bugsink.com/blog/better-error-tracking-in-django/

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hhsv5i

unable to access config from celery task

I am currently working on an app where i need to have scheduled tasks that perform som api calls to external service and store results in a db.

I use Celery to achieve this using this guide https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/stable/patterns/celery/
, i am able to schedule my tasks but the config containing all the api endpoint details and stuff is empty.

here is my testing code if i instead pass currentapp.config in helloworld() the only config variable set is "rootpath"

### in app/tasks
from celery import sharedtask
from flask import currentapp
from app import app, config

@sharedtask(ignoreresult=False)
def helloworld():
print(config.dict)




### in app/Config.py
CELERY = dict(
brokerurl="redis://",
resultbacked="redis://",
taskignoreresult=True,


/r/flask
https://redd.it/1hhptwm

🌟 NanoDjango Enthusiasts, Assemble! 🚀✨

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm working on a small project using [NanoDjango](https://github.com/kracekumar/nanodjango), a lightweight Django-like framework, to build a **Provident Fund Tracker App**. I've got the app mostly set up, but I’m running into some challenges and would love some guidance from anyone who has experience with NanoDjango or Django in general.

# What I’ve Done So Far:

1. **Models:** I’ve defined `Company`, `Employee`, and `PFPayment` models for storing company and employee data.
2. **Data Fetching:** I implemented a custom management command to fetch data from an Excel file and an XML file and populate the database.
3. **Web Views:** I’ve created views for:
* A homepage listing all companies.
* A detailed view for each company, showing its employees.
* A detailed view for each employee, showing their payment history.
4. **Templates:** HTML templates are located in the `templates` folder and are working fine with the `render` function.

**Update: I can easily populate using admin panel but want to do with custom command which will take data from excel file.**

# The Problem:

I’m struggling with:

1. Running my custom management command to populate the database. What’s the correct command to use with NanoDjango ?.

I will share the repo if anyone intested in helping

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hhotil

Ultimate Guide for Creating a Production Django Container
https://bkiran.com/blog/setup-production-django-container

/r/django
https://redd.it/1hi2d1h