A high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability, widely used for web development, data analysis, and automation.
As a developer, I often find myself needing to generate realistic-looking data for testing purposes. One common requirement is creating phone numbers that mimic real-world formats. For example, in the United States, phone numbers often follow the 999-999-9999 pattern. This is where the Faker library shines—it allows you to generate fake yet convincing data with
When developing and testing applications that rely on Azure Event Hubs, it’s incredibly convenient to have a local setup. While Azure Event Hubs itself cannot run locally, we can emulate it using a combination of tools like Azurite for Azure Storage and Kafka for event streaming. This setup allows us to test our event-driven applications
Connection strings are central to working with databases, APIs, and other systems where authentication, schema, and server details need to be specified. A connection string combines these details into one, convenient string—like a condensed map to the exact data you’re trying to reach. However, while a connection string packs a lot of essential information, sometimes
When working with Python applications, managing environment variables for things like passwords, API keys, and other configurations is essential. Environment variables keep sensitive information secure and flexible, allowing you to adjust configurations without modifying your code. But what if the necessary environment variable isn’t set, or you want an alternative, like a CLI prompt, to
When it comes to writing versatile and user-friendly Python scripts, knowing how to handle command-line arguments is invaluable. These small, powerful tools enable users to control how a script behaves without modifying code. Python’s argparse library is built precisely for this purpose, and it simplifies the process significantly. In this guide, I’ll walk you through
When I first started working with Trino (formerly PrestoSQL), I found it powerful but somewhat tricky to connect from Python while handling authentication, SSL, and dynamic query parameters. After spending some time figuring it out, I decided to share what I’ve learned to help anyone facing the same challenges. If you’re trying to connect to
As a Python developer, there are times when I need to create temporary files—whether it’s for storing intermediate data, testing, or simply handling temporary storage requirements. But here’s the catch: manually creating and deleting files can become cumbersome. That’s where Python’s tempfile module swoops in to save the day! This built-in module offers a simple
When working with deep learning models in PyTorch, it’s crucial to ensure that your model is running on the GPU for faster training and inference. Using a GPU instead of a CPU can significantly speed up computations, especially with large datasets and complex models. In this post, we’ll walk through how to check if PyTorch
When working with cloud storage, there are several ways to secure access to your resources, and one common approach is using a Shared Access Signature (SAS) token. SAS tokens allow controlled, limited-time access to Azure Blob Storage without exposing sensitive credentials. In this post, I’ll walk through how I used Python to upload files to
Azure Blob Storage is a good solution when it comes to storing unstructured data such as text files, images, or any binary data. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to manage files in Azure Blob Storage using Python. I’ll cover everything from setting up your environment to reading and storing files efficiently. Understanding
This guide shows you how to automate the setup of .env.example and .json.example files in a monorepo using a Python script. The script copies template files, prompts for user input to fill in placeholders, and skips files that are already set up.