TL;DR: Python is a (powerful) general purpose language in broad use, let's dive in and learn some control flow tips, standard library tricks, and common pitfalls.

1 Introduction

Python (and its libraries) are enormous. It is used for system automation, web applications, big data, analytics, and security software. This article aims to show off some lesser-known tricks to put you on the path to faster development, easier debugging, and general fun.

As with every language, the real resource you get once you learn it isn't a language-related superpower. It's the ability to use the idioms, libraries, and shared knowledge of the Python community.