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Python garbage collection strategy compared to Java memory management

Simplifying Garbage Collection: Python’s Winning Strategy Against Java

Introduction The way Python handles garbage collection is miles apart from how Java does it. The approach taken by each of these languages impacts the performance and ease of use in multiple ways. In the world of programming, memory management is a critical aspect that can significantly impact the performance

Opinionated guide for writing professional Python scripts

An Opinionated Guide for Writing Awesome Python Scripts!

Introduction In the world of Python development, the proper setup can significantly boost productivity and ensure that you can write robust scripts. A collection of libraries knit together can make a huge difference in the quality of programs that you write. From command-line argument parsing to HTTP request handling — This

Defensive programming in Python input validation best practices

Defensive Programming in Python: Input Validation Best Practices (Part 2)

Introduction Python is not a strongly typed language — which means things can go wrong at runtime. Python provides you with a dynamic environment, where variables don’t need a declared type before use, flexibility comes hand-in-hand with the challenge of unexpected runtime errors. These errors often stem from data not

Defensive programming in Python golden rules for logging best practices

Defensive Programming in Python: Part 1: Golden Rules for Logging

Introduction Welcome to the first post in the series of Defensive Programming. In this series, I am going to cover how to write code in Python that helps you sleep well at night. Code that you can rely on to work in production and not fail you unexpectedly. Python is

The Ultimate Swiss Army Knife for Handling Files and Directories in Python!

The Ultimate Swiss Army Knife for Handling Files and Directories in Python!

Python’s pathlib library is a module that provides an object-oriented approach to working with file paths and directories in a platform-independent manner. It was introduced in Python 3.4 and offers a more intuitive way of working with files and directories than the traditional os.path module. Pathlib allows

An easier way to auto-remediate memory leaks on Kubernetes!

An easier way to auto-remediate memory leaks on Kubernetes!

Introduction In the world of Kubernetes, being able to keep a constant check on the resource utilization of pods, and taking action when a certain threshold is breached, is important. With such power, you can automatically prevent outages, improve application performance, and increase system reliability. In this blog, we will

Why You Should Consider Loki as an Alternative to Elasticsearch!

Why You Should Consider Loki as an Alternative to Elasticsearch!

Log monitoring is vital for any modern infrastructure. Mention log monitoring and the first thing that might pop into many minds is Elasticsearch. It’s an incredibly popular and powerful tool that has dominated the market for a good reason. However, Elasticsearch might not always be the ideal solution, especially