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1. Use Default Dictionary Values

my_dict = {}
print(my_dict.get("missing", "Default Value"))

No errors, no crashes.

1. Learn *args and **kwargs

def greet(*names, **info):
for name in names:
print(f"Hello {name}")
print("Extra info:", info)

greet("Alice", "Bob", age=20, city="Lagos")

1. Handle Errors with try/except

try:
result = 10 / 0
except ZeroDivisionError:
print("Oops! Division by zero.")

Better than letting your program crash.

1. Use Virtual Environments

Keep your projects clean:

python -m venv env
source env/bin/activate # Mac/Linux

env\Scripts\activate # Windows

1. Practice Writing Readable Code

Your future self (and teammates) will thank you:

Use meaningful variable names

Add comments where needed

Keep functions short and focused.

Python is beginner-friendly, but these small tricks make a big difference as you grow. Master them early, and you’ll code faster, cleaner, and smarter.

💬 Which Python tip do you wish you had known as a beginner? Drop it below 👇