# \#python **URL:** https://forum.freecodecamp.org/tag/python/223.md [Latest](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/tags.md) --- ## [Create a Budget App](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/create-a-budget-app/802372)
**Author:** [@snowbv](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/snowbv)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/create-a-budget-app/802372 "2026-10-30T14:17:53Z")
This is absolute garbage. I’ve spent two weeks working on this, most of which is attempting to satisfy the asinine spending chart requirements. Problems: math - no matter what variation of math I gave it, it would nev… --- ## [What all you know about Ai](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-all-you-know-about-ai/802905)
**Author:** [@prakhars](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/prakhars)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-all-you-know-about-ai/802905 "2026-10-29T07:27:08Z")
Share your experience and any new findings about Ai --- ## [Python app building help](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-app-building-help/801880)
**Author:** [@spiritforgeministry](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/spiritforgeministry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-app-building-help/801880 "2026-10-22T21:33:56Z")
Hey folks, new to this site(obviously). Was wondering if I might pick some brains for a programming wall I keep hitting with this app I am trying to write. I need help capturing and transporting global bluetooth signal… --- ## [How can I make my Python code faster when working with a lot of data?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/how-can-i-make-my-python-code-faster-when-working-with-a-lot-of-data/799798)
**Author:** [@krishangtechnolb](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/krishangtechnolb)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/how-can-i-make-my-python-code-faster-when-working-with-a-lot-of-data/799798 "2026-10-16T13:34:55Z")
I’m working on a Python program that handles thousands of records. It filters the data, does some calculations, and groups the results. Everything works fine with smaller datasets, but it starts getting pretty slow when … --- ## [What should I focus on for backend freelance work specifically?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-should-i-focus-on-for-backend-freelance-work-specifically/799317)
**Author:** [@KoJ](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/KoJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-should-i-focus-on-for-backend-freelance-work-specifically/799317 "2026-10-16T13:20:59Z")
Hi all, long time lurker, first post. I’m intermediate level Python, self taught (100 Days of Code course first, then a backend bootcamp that covered ORMs, SQL, a bit of Docker and general devops). Since then I’ve been … --- ## [Python RPG Character Creator Solution (Using Dot Stats Matrix)](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-rpg-character-creator-solution-using-dot-stats-matrix/802323)
**Author:** [@anjaneyulunarsingoju](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/anjaneyulunarsingoju)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-rpg-character-creator-solution-using-dot-stats-matrix/802323 "2026-10-16T11:54:58Z")
Hey everyone! I wanted to share a custom solution I built for a Python character creator project. It validates names and stats, then prints a clean visual stat bar using dots. full\_dot = '●' empty\_dot = '○' def format\_… --- ## [Python linter, PEP](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-linter-pep/801862)
**Author:** [@reThinker](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/reThinker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-linter-pep/801862 "2026-10-08T07:22:51Z")
I am learning python via freeCodeCamp . I have a python code that has very long comments in it. I tried some online tools to make my code more standard just with this in mind to break the long comments in different line… --- ## [How can I capture Bluetooth button presses from my phone and use them to trigger a function in my app?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/how-can-i-capture-bluetooth-button-presses-from-my-phone-and-use-them-to-trigger-a-function-in-my-app/801884)
**Author:** [@rohankhan](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/rohankhan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/how-can-i-capture-bluetooth-button-presses-from-my-phone-and-use-them-to-trigger-a-function-in-my-app/801884 "2026-10-08T04:45:54Z")
I need help capturing and handling Bluetooth signals from my phone’s receiver, then using the captured button presses to trigger a function within my app.. --- ## [A Class/Object and Error Handling Question](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/a-class-object-and-error-handling-question/801790)
**Author:** [@snowbv](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/snowbv)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/a-class-object-and-error-handling-question/801790 "2026-10-07T11:16:15Z")
Question 1: Why does the orbit method have to be called but the str() special method does not? Is the answer: because it is a special method? I think I puzzled it out. The initializer is a special method that runs au… --- ## [Is this a clear way to explain Python’s input() to beginners?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/is-this-a-clear-way-to-explain-python-s-input-to-beginners/801812)
**Author:** [@CodingWithLin](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/CodingWithLin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/is-this-a-clear-way-to-explain-python-s-input-to-beginners/801812 "2026-10-06T00:10:16Z")
Hi everyone! I’m a Computer Science student preparing a short Python tutorial for beginners. I’d appreciate feedback on this explanation. Python’s input() returns a string, even when someone types a number. For example: … --- ## [Python Backend + AI: What Should I Learn First in 2026?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-backend-ai-what-should-i-learn-first-in-2026/798744)
**Author:** [@mohammedabbas50605](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/mohammedabbas50605)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-backend-ai-what-should-i-learn-first-in-2026/798744 "2026-10-03T09:15:34Z")
I’m learning Python and want to build a career in backend development with AI. If you were starting from zero in 2026, what would you learn first, and what would you skip? Would you recommend focusing on Python + SQL + … --- ## [Invalid token in django](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/invalid-token-in-django/801203)
**Author:** [@Obalouch](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Obalouch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/invalid-token-in-django/801203 "2026-09-27T17:04:25Z")
during a simple test for password\_reset classes in django, after that a user go to forget password page and give his/her email a token get sent to his/her email but at the process of checking the given token by django in… --- ## [Checking if reused mySQL connection is still live before use](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/checking-if-reused-mysql-connection-is-still-live-before-use/800761)
**Author:** [@NickC\_UK](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/NickC_UK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/checking-if-reused-mysql-connection-is-still-live-before-use/800761 "2026-09-22T11:43:10Z")
Is it necessary to check whether a mysql.connector is connected each time I reuse it before running any SQL statements or is this something which is already built-in to mysql.connector? Do I need to check for connection … --- ## [Building a Medical Data Validator: un-comprehend a bit code](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/building-a-medical-data-validator-un-comprehend-a-bit-code/800497)
**Author:** [@snowbv](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/snowbv)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/building-a-medical-data-validator-un-comprehend-a-bit-code/800497 "2026-09-21T10:59:50Z")
I don’t understand what this is doing. Can someone un-comprehend it so that I can understand what it’s doing? I also don’t understand when to use bracket notation in this manner, or why brackets are being used instead o… --- ## [Solve First, Then Ask AI: How a Year of Daily Coding Challenges Taught Me More by Delaying the Help](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/solve-first-then-ask-ai-how-a-year-of-daily-coding-challenges-taught-me-more-by-delaying-the-help/799240)
**Author:** [@karelplanken](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/karelplanken)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/solve-first-then-ask-ai-how-a-year-of-daily-coding-challenges-taught-me-more-by-delaying-the-help/799240 "2026-09-06T10:07:06Z")
Hi everyone, Over the past year, I worked through freeCodeCamp’s Daily Coding Challenges one at a time, every day, focusing on Python solutions, and kept my work in a public repo. Along the way I landed on a workflow th… --- ## [What Is the Best Way to Start DSA and LeetCode?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-start-dsa-and-leetcode/799436)
**Author:** [@mohammedabbas50605](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/mohammedabbas50605)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-start-dsa-and-leetcode/799436 "2026-09-04T10:39:37Z")
How should I start learning DSA for LeetCode? I’m currently learning DSA and practicing problems on LeetCode, but I’m confused about whether I should learn all the concepts first or start solving problems alongside lear… --- ## [Daily Coding Challenges to sunset](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/daily-coding-challenges-to-sunset/796630)
**Author:** [@Teller](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Teller)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/daily-coding-challenges-to-sunset/796630 "2026-08-31T10:01:39Z")
Looks like the Daily Coding Challenges will sunset on 10 August. poll poll --- ## [Build a User Configuration Manager - Build a User Configuration Manager (bug?)](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-user-configuration-manager-build-a-user-configuration-manager-bug/798145)
**Author:** [@kthomp2030](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/kthomp2030)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-user-configuration-manager-build-a-user-configuration-manager-bug/798145 "2026-08-19T07:52:07Z")
Tell us what’s happening: possible bug? “your code has an error. Please fix before trying to run your code.” not even VS Code tells me there is an error. Your code so far def add\_setting(dictionary, to\_add): new\_… --- ## [Certification results](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/certification-results/798071)
**Author:** [@admagee63](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/admagee63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/certification-results/798071 "2026-08-17T14:22:52Z")
I finished the Python Certification early last week and I have not heard anything yet. Any idea when I might hear something? Thanks. --- ## [Built an AI Agent that generates personalized coding curriculums, would love feedback](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/built-an-ai-agent-that-generates-personalized-coding-curriculums-would-love-feedback/797676)
**Author:** [@TechByRalph](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/TechByRalph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/built-an-ai-agent-that-generates-personalized-coding-curriculums-would-love-feedback/797676 "2026-08-14T09:22:53Z")
I got tired of generic tutorials that either bored me (too basic) or lost me (too advanced), so I built something that assesses what you actually know, builds a curriculum around your specific goal, teaches it, and evalu… --- ## [Python Certification Exam Questions](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-certification-exam-questions/797401)
**Author:** [@ReTro](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/ReTro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-certification-exam-questions/797401 "2026-08-12T01:24:41Z")
Questions About the Python Certification Exam Hello FreeCodeCamp Community! I’m preparing to take the Python Certification Exam and I have a few questions about what to expect: What tools or resources are available d… --- ## [Python learning pathway](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-learning-pathway/796805)
**Author:** [@goodold25](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/goodold25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/python-learning-pathway/796805 "2026-08-05T13:08:43Z")
How to start learning python if I want to enter data analysis and ml field --- ## [I created pyreplay, to study full codebases fast. What do you think?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/i-created-pyreplay-to-study-full-codebases-fast-what-do-you-think/796795)
**Author:** [@arnoldpredator](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/arnoldpredator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/i-created-pyreplay-to-study-full-codebases-fast-what-do-you-think/796795 "2026-08-05T10:24:33Z")
Hello folks, I have been getting your emails for years, and it is always good content. Thanks a lot! Now, I wanted to share with you a tool I created to study codebases and python code in general. As you know, there … --- ## [Build a Number Pattern Generator - Build a Number Pattern Generator](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-number-pattern-generator-build-a-number-pattern-generator/796778)
**Author:** [@holcentz](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/holcentz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-number-pattern-generator-build-a-number-pattern-generator/796778 "2026-08-05T03:22:46Z")
Tell us what’s happening: I don’t understand why this is not working. It’s been 3 weeks trying to solve it on my own. Your code so far def number\_pattern(n): if not isinstance(n, int): return 'Argument must … --- ## [Implement the Tower of Hanoi Algorithm - Implement the Tower of Hanoi Algorithm](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/implement-the-tower-of-hanoi-algorithm-implement-the-tower-of-hanoi-algorithm/796560)
**Author:** [@codfishhe](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/codfishhe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/implement-the-tower-of-hanoi-algorithm-implement-the-tower-of-hanoi-algorithm/796560 "2026-08-02T12:45:46Z")
Tell us what’s happening: I’ve just completed the Towers of Hanoi Project and I’d really appreciate some tips on improving my methods or code. I’ve had some formatting/scope issues and am wondering if there is a simpler … --- ## [I upgraded a terminal Blackjack game in python](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/i-upgraded-a-terminal-blackjack-game-in-python/794782)
**Author:** [@jordan.fobes](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/jordan.fobes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/i-upgraded-a-terminal-blackjack-game-in-python/794782 "2026-07-17T15:05:02Z")
Hello Campers! After watching one of fCC’s python tutorials on youtube (This one) I did the follow along project for the terminal based blackjack game, and while the game was fun and the project good for showing off wha… --- ## [Anyone else experimenting with AI agents that join live meetings, not just summarize them after?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/anyone-else-experimenting-with-ai-agents-that-join-live-meetings-not-just-summarize-them-after/794240)
**Author:** [@Julie10](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Julie10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/anyone-else-experimenting-with-ai-agents-that-join-live-meetings-not-just-summarize-them-after/794240 "2026-07-17T08:13:01Z")
Most AI meeting tools I’ve seen work the same way, they record the call, then hand you a summary afterward. Feels like the more interesting direction is AI that actually participates during the meeting, presenting slides… --- ## [Please help! I am looking for](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/please-help-i-am-looking-for/793924)
**Author:** [@MelanieM](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/MelanieM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/please-help-i-am-looking-for/793924 "2026-07-11T21:54:50Z")
Hey guys! My name is Melanie and I am looking for someone that may be up to helping me learn Python. I am brand new to coding and I am desperate to learn coding. Please if anyone would be willing to help please let me kn… --- ## [Cache Simulator](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/cache-simulator/793814)
**Author:** [@matthewsam2](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/matthewsam2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/cache-simulator/793814 "2026-07-10T18:59:12Z")
I created this cache simulator as a portfolio project to try to make myself more employable. Any feedback would be appreciated. --- ## [Drone Based transmission line inspection using AO](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/drone-based-transmission-line-inspection-using-ao/793711)
**Author:** [@749889](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/749889)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/drone-based-transmission-line-inspection-using-ao/793711 "2026-07-09T17:18:14Z")
Drone Based Transmission Line Inspection Using AI - Need Help Building Dashboard Hello everyone, I am a final-year Electrical Engineering student working on my project: Drone Based Transmission Line Inspection Using A… [Next page](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/tag/python/223.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=python)