Yasoob Khalid is a developer and writer best known for the free, open-source book Intermediate Python and his project-driven follow-up, Practical Python Projects. His articles and books have reached 5+ million readers across 189+ countries, and his blog remains a go-to place for clear, practical Python insights. By day, Yasoob works on Azure Cloud Networking at Microsoft, and by night he continues to publish tutorials, notes, and experiments that demystify real-world Python for learners at every level. He’s also the author behind the long-running Python Tips site and newsletter, where he focuses on approachable explanations and hands-on examples.
187 Articles from this blog
Explains the difference between the 'return' and 'global' keywords in Python functions, with code examples.
A tutorial on generating random strings in Python using the random and string modules, useful for creating passwords.
Explains the purpose and function of the __init__.py file in Python packages for organizing and importing modules.
Explains the Python 'with' statement for safe file handling, preventing corruption by automatically closing files even during exceptions.
A guide on using Python's built-in SimpleHTTPServer module to quickly share files over a local network.
A programming tutorial explaining a simple, one-line method for swapping the values of two variables in Python.
A programmer from Pakistan introduces his new personal blog focused on providing Python tips for beginners and intermediate learners.
