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Expand Up @@ -7,13 +7,13 @@ features of Python, and help you to write more "Pythonic" code...

# Python challenges in this repo

[magic methods and duck typing](magic_methods.py) - learn how to make your classes Pythonic using magic methods like `__len__` and more
[Magic methods and Duck typing](magic_methods.py) - learn how to make your classes Pythonic using magic methods like `__len__` and more (for guidance see Rafe Kettler's excellent doc at http://www.rafekettler.com/magicmethods.html)

[decorators](decorators.py) - decorators, a pretty way of transforming functions using other functions. functional programming! functions.
[Decorators](decorators.py) - decorators, a pretty way of transforming functions using other functions. functional programming! functions.

[context managers](context_managers.py) - aka the `with` statement. What's it for, and how does it help to make your code look nicer?
[Context managers](context_managers.py) - aka the `with` statement. What's it for, and how does it help to make your code look nicer?

[generators](generators.py) - more efficient iterators with python and the `yield` statement.
[Generators](generators.py) - more efficient iterators with python and the `yield` statement.

[The Game of Life](life.md) - a programming classic. Try it out using OO and functional paradigms in Python.

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# Other resources

* For a nice tutorial and challenges on list, dict and set comprehensions see https://www.smallsurething.com/list-dict-and-set-comprehensions-by-example/
* If you fancy something mathematical, try out Project Euler or the Matasano Crypto Challenges
* If you fancy learning TDD and good web development practices, check out www.obeythetestinggoat.com
* Python Epiphanies! http://swilliams.ca/Python-Epiphanies.pdf
* an excellent intermediate book: Fluent Python http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920032519.do (use code AUTHD)
* head on back to the tutorials page for some [science resources](../tutorials-and-challenges.md#for-sciencey-people)

* An excellent intermediate book: Fluent Python http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920032519.do (use code AUTHD)
* For great fun, solving riddles with Python, checkout http://www.pythonchallenge.com -- beware, you may become addicted!
* Head on back to the tutorials page for some [science resources](../tutorials-and-challenges.md#for-sciencey-people)