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10 Practical Python Tips Every Developer Should Know

adminMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025 No Comments

By Israfil Islam – Python Developer & Tech Blogger

Whether you’re just starting out or already working on advanced projects, writing clean, efficient Python code is key to becoming a better developer. In this post, I’ll share 10 practical tips and tricks that have helped me write smarter code over the years.

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Let’s dive in!

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1.Use List Comprehensions

Instead of writing loops to build lists, use this concise syntax:

 It’s faster and more readable.

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2.Swap Variables Without a Temp Variable

Python makes swapping variables elegant:

No need for a temporary variable!

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3.Use enumerate() Instead of range(len())

Loop with both index and value:

Cleaner than range(len(names)).

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4.Use *args and **kwargs Smartly

They allow you to create flexible functions:

And with **kwargs for keyword arguments:

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5.Use f-Strings for Formatting

Introduced in Python 3.6, f-strings are the best way to format strings:

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6.Use zip() to Combine Lists

Combine multiple lists into pairs or tuples:

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7.Use defaultdict for Cleaner Dict Logic

No more key errors with defaultdict:

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8.Clean Up with Context Managers

Use with to manage file or resource cleanup:

No need to explicitly call f.close()!

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9.Use Type Hints for Better Readability

They help editors, linters, and your teammates:

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10.Bonus: Use rich for Pretty CLI Output

If you write command-line tools, use the rich library:

It’s great for logs, tables, and formatting.

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