Recently, I was working on a project where I needed to automatically capture screenshots for monitoring a trading application. The challenge was finding the right Python library that could handle different screenshot scenarios efficiently. After testing various approaches over the years, I’ve found several reliable methods to capture screenshots in Python. Each method has its … Read more >>
Working with PDF files in Python is a common task, especially when dealing with reports, invoices, or legal documents. I’ve found the PdfFileWriter class from the PyPDF2 library to be a powerful tool for creating and modifying PDF files programmatically. In this article, I’ll walk you through practical examples of using PdfFileWriter in Python. Whether … Read more >>
While working with PDF files in Python, I realized how the PyPDF2 library is useful, especially its PdfFileReader class. Whether you want to extract text, read metadata, or work with pages, PdfFileReader makes it simple. Over my 10+ years as a Python developer, this tool has been invaluable whenever I needed to automate PDF processing. … Read more >>
I’ve often found myself needing to merge multiple PDF files into one. Python has several libraries for working with PDFs, but one of the simplest and most effective tools I use is PdfFileMerger from the PyPDF2 package. In this article, I’ll walk you through how to use PdfFileMerger in Python. I’ll share practical examples, including … Read more >>
When I started working with video processing in Python, I quickly realized that reading video frames efficiently is fundamental. Whether you’re building an application to analyze traffic camera footage in New York or creating a sports analytics tool for baseball highlights, mastering video frame extraction is key. In this tutorial, I’ll share easy methods to … Read more >>
During a Python webinar, one of my students asked me about creating a Tic Tac Toe game. After exploring more about this topic, I found a way to do it. In this tutorial, I will explain to you how to create a Tic Tac Toe Game using Pygame. What is the use of the grid … Read more >>
While working on a project, I’ve found that mastering data visualization is crucial for effectively communicating insights. Matplotlib remains one of the most powerful and flexible libraries for creating plots. If you’ve ever struggled with subplot layouts or wanted to position a plot exactly where you want it, add_axes is the best choice. In this … Read more >>
While I was working on data visualization in Python as a part of a project for my clients, one of the common tasks I encountered was plotting multiple lines on the same graph. Often, the goal is to emphasize the overall trend or category rather than individual lines, which means using the same color for … Read more >>
When I started working with Django, one of the early confusions I encountered was the distinction between a “project” and an “app.” Even experienced developers new to Django often find this a bit puzzling. Based on my experience, I want to clarify this difference simply and practically, so you can build your Django applications with … Read more >>
When I started building web applications, user registration felt easy, just a form, some validations, and done. But as security concerns grew and user experience expectations changed, I realized adding an OTP (One-Time Password) verification step is essential. It not only enhances security but also improves trustworthiness, especially when dealing with sensitive data like emails … Read more >>