DEV Community: Konstantin Lübeck

Python’s Abstract Base Classes (ABC) and Interfaces Explained

Konstantin Lübeck — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:20:14 +0000

Even though Python is a duck-typed 🦆 language, it is sometimes beneficial to use object-oriented features such as Interfaces and Abstract Classes.

In my latest YouTube video 🎬 you will learn how to create Interfaces and Abstract Classes in Python using the ABC module 🔤

https://youtu.be/kaZceE16m5A

What are Python Decorators?

Konstantin Lübeck — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:49:54 +0000

Have you ever implemented a Python decorator yourself?
Or do you wonder how to decorate whole classes in Python?
Then this video is for you 😊

https://youtu.be/UuHuNDdOPz0

Do you know the Python Walrus Operator?

Konstantin Lübeck — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:01:57 +0000

If not, check out my latest YouTube video 🎬 to learn how to improve the quality of your Python code 🧑‍🎓 using the Walrus operator and learn a Secret trick 💡

https://youtu.be/e0vFRnEv16I

Python *args and **kwargs Demystified: Everything You Need to Know

Konstantin Lübeck — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:05:25 +0000

Have you ever wondered what * args and ** kwargs in Python actually mean? 🤔
Check out my latest YouTube video 🎬 to learn everything about Python's sequential and dictionary unpacking operators 📦 and how to use those to improve your Python code:

https://youtu.be/wKHwS1psWws

I Made a Python Program that Self-destructs, but Clones Itself Just in Time to Live on Forever

Konstantin Lübeck — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:13:41 +0000

I created a Python Program that self-destructs 🧨, but clones itself 🐑🐑 just in time ⏰ and then calls itself ☎️ to stay alive indefinitely ♾️
Check out my latest YouTube video 🎬 to learn more:

https://youtu.be/Nk_Zbryqw8k

Python @staticmethod vs. @classmethod

Konstantin Lübeck — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:04:31 +0000

What is the difference between the Python @staticmethod and @classmethod? decorators?
Checkout my latest Youtube video and this blog article to find it out why:
https://k0nze.dev/posts/python-staticmethod-vs-classmethod/

Why You Should Use Python if name == "main"?

Konstantin Lübeck — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:45:40 +0000

Have you ever wondered that Python doesn't have a main function but people are using if __name__ == __main__: in their code?
Checkout my latest Youtube video and this blog article to find it out why:
https://k0nze.dev/posts/python-name-main/

Is your Favorite Programming Language making Climate Change worse?

Konstantin Lübeck — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:17:07 +0000

In this video I take a closer look at the research paper: Rui Pereira et. al. "Energy efficiency Across Programming Languages: How do Energy, Time, and Memory Relate?" and try to answer the question which is the most energy-efficient programming language?