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

```python3
some_dict = {
    5: "five",
    5.0: "five point zero",
    5 + 0j: "complex five"
}
```

```python3
some_dict = {
    1: "one",
    True: "True",
    "1": "another one"
}
```

```python3
some_dict = {
    0: "zero",
    "": "empty",
    "0": "another zero"
}
```

Which of the following dictionaries has a length of three?

Which of the following dictionaries has a length of three?

Which of the following usages of the walrus operator will throw an error? 

Which of the following usages of the walrus operator will throw an error?

What is the output of the following code?

```py
class Educative:
  pass

print(Educative() != Educative() and Educative() is not Educative())
```

What is the output of the following code?
<pre><code class="language-py">class Educative:
 pass

print(Educative() != Educative() and Educative() is not Educative())
</code></pre>

What is the output of the following code?

```py
a = "Python FTW"
b = "Python FTW"
print(a is b)
```

What is the output of the following code?
<pre><code class="language-py">a = &quot;Python FTW&quot;
b = &quot;Python FTW&quot;
print(a is b)
</code></pre>

Introduction

Slippery Slopes

Strain Your Brain!

Appearances Are Deceptive!

The Hidden Treasures!

Miscellaneous

Contributions & Acknowledgements

Quick Quiz!