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Python

Foundational Hello World with FastAPI

Setting up a new web service can feel overwhelming with all the tooling and best practices to consider. In this article, I’ll walk you through creating a simple FastAPI service from scratch, implementing essential development tools that ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability from the start. By the end, you’ll have a production-ready setup that includes unit testing, code formatting, type checking, and automated pre-commit hooks. Before diving into the implementation, let’s understand why each tool in our stack is crucial:

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How to Face a Disastrous Code

Have you ever started a new job only to discover the codebase is a complete disaster? You’re not alone. This guide will help you navigate through the chaos and emerge with clean, maintainable code. What Constitutes a Python Disaster? Picture this: It’s your first day at a new job. You’re completely new to the codebase. The previous developer just quit, and your manager drops this bomb: “Production is on fire. Here’s the Git repo.

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