SMRTR ProgrammingMay 19, 2026Real Python

Tapping Into the Zen of Python

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Written by Tim Peters in 1999 and formalized as PEP 20, the Zen of Python's 19 aphorisms are a cornerstone of Python culture. This course covers their origins, interpretation, and hidden Easter eggs.

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