If you aren't an ActiveState Platform user yet, there's never been a better time to jump onboard:
If you're a Python developer, you can download the latest version of our ActivePython 3.7 Community Edition distribution for Windows and Linux, or even build your own custom runtimes for the latest version of Python, version 3.8.
If you're a Mac user, the Platform now supports macOS builds, automatically packaging your Python 3 builds as .dmg files or tarballs for easy distribution across your entire team.
Finally, if your team makes use of Travis CI, the ActiveState Platform can help simplify the setup of a more secure, consistent, up-to-date CI/CD pipeline. All the info you need is in the How to Build A CI/CD Pipeline for Python blog.
What are you waiting for? Sign up for a free ActiveState Platform account and give it a try!
A collection of interesting news and cool projects from around the web.
How is Python being used around the globe and across industries? This article takes a look at the most downloaded Python packages on PyPI over the past 365 days, and dives into more detail about what they do.
Looking for some interesting and challenging projects to build? Check out this list of 7 programming projects to try, including automatic plant watering, Tetris and more!
The arcade library is a modern Python framework for crafting games with compelling graphics and sound. In this tutorial, learn the basics of how to manage on-screen graphic elements, handle user input and add sound.
Last month we hit the 5K milestone, and now at the start of the new year we're well over 20K Python packages on the ActiveState Platform. The latest additions provide more functionality for working with popular mobile, cloud and WebDev platforms, as well as the ability to add a host of key niche packages to your runtimes.
To date, you had to use the ActiveState Platform UI to create and modify your runtime projects. Now you can use ActiveState's CLI, the State Tool, to create new runtime projects, as well as add, remove and list all packages in your runtime. Modifications made locally can be synced with the ActiveState Platform, and vice versa - all from the command line. To get started with the State Tool, download it for free from the ActiveState Platform.
Komodo IDE 12 is Now Free!
With the General Availability of Komodo 12.0, ActiveState has made Komodo IDE free forever! Ever since Komodo IDE was made temporarily free on the ActiveState Platform, nearly 300,000 users have signed up. As a thank you to our new Platform users, there will no longer be a fee associated with purchasing the product (although Komodo Support continues to be a paid offering).
Komodo IDE 12 embeds the ActiveState Platform's CLI, the State Tool. Now, whenever you start a new project, the State Tool can optionally install a Perl or Python runtime for you so you can just focus on coding. And of course, v12 also incorporates a ton of bug fixes.
Curated Projects: Python 2 to 3, Text Processing Runtime
We've begun adding selected "mini" runtimes that solve specific problems to the ActiveState Platform. Previously, the Featured Projects tab just provided quick access to our ActivePython, ActivePerl and ActiveTcl runtimes. Now, you'll also find our first two curated runtimes: one that's focused on helping Python users migrate from Python 2 to 3, and another that can help Perl users perform text processing tasks.
Compared to ActivePython and ActivePerl, these custom runtimes have a smaller footprint, use less resources, and offer a decreased attack surface, enhancing security.
The results are in from our survey of 1,250 developers and managers from organizations across the globe. With Python 2 now officially unsupported by the Python Software Foundation, this timely report is a snapshot of where the industry stands when it comes to dealing with the end of life fallout. Grab your copy to learn how your peers have been planning for the challenges, getting creative with their tactics, and preparing for a future without Python 2.
How To Build A Recommendation Engine In Python
Did you know that 70% of movies a Netflix user watches are from suggestions? Check out our blog post on how to build your own recommendation engine in Python with Pandas and Flask.
The engine analyzes data from previous purchases to help identify items that are typically bought together. In doing so, it will provide functionality that can be leveraged to endorse relevant products when a particular product is selected. You can also download and install the pre-built Recommendation Engine runtime here.
A collection of interesting news and cool projects from around the web.
Job hunting for a DevOps position? To help you refine your resume and avoid common mistakes, this article compiles expert advice from a panel of DevOps leaders, recruiters, and hiring managers.
Tidy up your computer for the New Year with programming! Learn how Python modules can help automate and organize files on your computer with this tutorial.
If you're getting started with Python, you might run into some pesky SyntaxErrors when trying to compile your code. Check out this guide on common invalid syntax errors in Python and how to resolve them.
