Delve into Python's hidden mechanisms and discover essential tools and tricks to avoid common mistakes. Gain insights into Python hacks and improve your programming skills effortlessly.

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When you run code in Python, there’s a lot happening under the hood. This course sheds light on some of the interesting parts of Python you might be unaware of. 

As you progress through it, you’ll learn some tools and tricks that every Python programmer should know to avoid common mistakes. You can think of the course as a “Python hacks” handbook. 

Python basics are a prerequisite, but this is a beginner-level course. Each lesson is independent and after the first chapter, you can pick up from any lesson and you’ll be able to follow along comfortably.

Python FTW: Under the Hood


Once, a famous programmer said: what is this?

>>> love = this
>>> this is love
True
>>> love is True
False
>>> love is False
False
>>> love is not True or False
True
>>> love is not True or False; love is love  # Love is complicated
True

<h1> Explanation </h1>

- `this` module in Python is an easter egg for The Zen Of Python ([PEP 20](https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0020)).

- And if you think that's already interesting enough, check out the implementation of [this.py](https://hg.python.org/cpython/file/c3896275c0f6/Lib/this.py). Interestingly, **the code for the Zen violates itself** (and that's probably the only place where this happens).
- Regarding the statement `love is not True or False; love is love`,it’s ironic, but it’s self-explanatory (if not, please see the examples related to the `is` and `is not` operators).




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Introduction

Slippery Slopes

Strain Your Brain!

Appearances Are Deceptive!

The Hidden Treasures!

Miscellaneous

Contributions & Acknowledgements

Even Python Understands That Love Is Complicated