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This repository is a collection of independent modules to explain topics of interest to a programmer who is new to Python, though not strictly new to programming in general.

These modules mostly focus on the technical aspects of utilizing and contributing to the Python eco-system and improving the quality of your current Python programs. These modules are not meant to teach you how to code (e.g., explaining how a for loop work) as it is assumed the reader already has a fundamental understanding of programming in some language though not strictly in Python. If you are not familiar with any programming language and have not programmed prior to finding this course many other high-quality resources are available and would be a more appropriate place to begin.

To get the most out of this course skip to those sections which you find the most interesting/useful, and leave the others until they become relevant to you. Check back regularly to see if new modules have been added or if previously skipped modules have recently become relevant.

All the best,

- Joe

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var __m = "github.com";
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Executive Summary
This repository is a collection of independent modules to explain topics of
interest to a programmer who is new to Python, though not strictly new to
programming in general.
These modules mostly focus on the technical aspects of utilizing and
contributing to the Python eco-system and improving the quality of your current
Python programs. These modules are not meant to teach you how to code
(e.g., explaining how a for loop work) as it is assumed the reader already has a
fundamental understanding of programming in some language though not strictly in
Python. If you are not familiar with any programming language and have not
programmed prior to finding this course many other high-quality resources are
available and would be a more appropriate place to begin.
To get the most out of this course skip to those sections which you find the
most interesting/useful, and leave the others until they become relevant to you.
Check back regularly to see if new modules have been added or if previously
skipped modules have recently become relevant.
All the best,
- Joe
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injectUserscript("// Force GitHub README to respect dark mode\n(function() {\n var style = document.createElement('style');\n style.textContent = '\n .markdown-body {\n color-scheme: dark light;\n }\n .markdown-body pre { background: #161b22 !important; }\n .markdown-body code { background: rgba(110, 118, 129, 0.4) !important; }\n .markdown-body table th, .markdown-body table td { border-color: #30363d !important; }\n .markdown-body img { background: #0d1117; }\n .markdown-body blockquote { border-left-color: #8b949e; }\n .markdown-body hr { border-color: #30363d; }\n ';\n document.head.appendChild(style);\n})();", "GitHub Dark Mode README Fix");
}
} catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:GitHub Dark Mode README Fix]', __e); }
})();
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var __m = "*";
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Joseph P. Vantassel, jpvantassel.com
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Executive Summary
This repository is a collection of independent modules to explain topics of
interest to a programmer who is new to Python, though not strictly new to
programming in general.
These modules mostly focus on the technical aspects of utilizing and
contributing to the Python eco-system and improving the quality of your current
Python programs. These modules are not meant to teach you how to code
(e.g., explaining how a for loop work) as it is assumed the reader already has a
fundamental understanding of programming in some language though not strictly in
Python. If you are not familiar with any programming language and have not
programmed prior to finding this course many other high-quality resources are
available and would be a more appropriate place to begin.
To get the most out of this course skip to those sections which you find the
most interesting/useful, and leave the others until they become relevant to you.
Check back regularly to see if new modules have been added or if previously
skipped modules have recently become relevant.
All the best,
- Joe
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injectUserscript("// Highlight search terms from Google/DuckDuckGo/Bing referrer\n(function() {\n var ref = document.referrer;\n var terms = [];\n \n if (ref.includes('google.com') || ref.includes('duckduckgo.com') || ref.includes('bing.com')) {\n var url = new URL(ref);\n var q = url.searchParams.get('q') || url.searchParams.get('p');\n if (q) {\n terms = q.split(/\\s+/).filter(function(t) { return t.length > 2; });\n }\n }\n \n if (terms.length === 0) return;\n \n var style = document.createElement('style');\n style.textContent = '.userscript-highlight { background: #fbbf24; color: #1a1a2e; padding: 1px 3px; border-radius: 2px; }';\n document.head.appendChild(style);\n \n function highlight(node) {\n if (node.nodeType === 3) { // text node\n var text = node.textContent;\n var found = false;\n terms.forEach(function(term) {\n var regex = new RegExp('(' + term.replace(/[.*+?^${}()|[\\]\\\\]/g, '\\\\') + ')', 'gi');\n if (regex.test(text)) {\n found = true;\n var frag = document.createDocumentFragment();\n var parts = text.split(regex);\n parts.forEach(function(part, i) {\n if (i % 2 === 0) {\n frag.appendChild(document.createTextNode(part));\n } else {\n var span = document.createElement('span');\n span.className = 'userscript-highlight';\n span.textContent = part;\n frag.appendChild(span);\n }\n });\n node.parentNode.replaceChild(frag, node);\n }\n });\n } else if (node.nodeType === 1 && node.childNodes) { // element\n var skipTags = ['SCRIPT', 'STYLE', 'NOSCRIPT', 'TEXTAREA', 'INPUT', 'SELECT'];\n if (!skipTags.includes(node.tagName)) {\n Array.from(node.childNodes).forEach(highlight);\n }\n }\n }\n \n highlight(document.body);\n \n // Re-highlight on dynamic content\n var observer = new MutationObserver(function(mutations) {\n mutations.forEach(function(m) {\n m.addedNodes.forEach(function(node) {\n if (node.nodeType === 1 || node.nodeType === 3) highlight(node);\n });\n });\n });\n observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true });\n})();", "Highlight Search Terms");
}
} catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:Highlight Search Terms]', __e); }
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Executive Summary
This repository is a collection of independent modules to explain topics of
interest to a programmer who is new to Python, though not strictly new to
programming in general.
These modules mostly focus on the technical aspects of utilizing and
contributing to the Python eco-system and improving the quality of your current
Python programs. These modules are not meant to teach you how to code
(e.g., explaining how a for loop work) as it is assumed the reader already has a
fundamental understanding of programming in some language though not strictly in
Python. If you are not familiar with any programming language and have not
programmed prior to finding this course many other high-quality resources are
available and would be a more appropriate place to begin.
To get the most out of this course skip to those sections which you find the
most interesting/useful, and leave the others until they become relevant to you.
Check back regularly to see if new modules have been added or if previously
skipped modules have recently become relevant.
All the best,
- Joe
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injectUserscript("// Strip utm_, fbclid, gclid, etc. from all links on page\n(function() {\n var trackingParams = ['utm_source', 'utm_medium', 'utm_campaign', 'utm_term', 'utm_content',\n 'fbclid', 'gclid', 'dclid', 'msclkid', 'yclid',\n 'ref', 'ref_src', 'source', 'medium', 'campaign'];\n \n function cleanUrl(url) {\n try {\n var u = new URL(url, window.location.origin);\n var changed = false;\n trackingParams.forEach(function(p) {\n if (u.searchParams.has(p)) {\n u.searchParams.delete(p);\n changed = true;\n }\n });\n return changed ? u.toString() : url;\n } catch (e) {\n return url;\n }\n }\n \n function cleanLinks() {\n document.querySelectorAll('a[href]').forEach(function(a) {\n var clean = cleanUrl(a.href);\n if (clean !== a.href) a.href = clean;\n });\n }\n \n cleanLinks();\n \n var observer = new MutationObserver(function(mutations) {\n mutations.forEach(function(m) {\n m.addedNodes.forEach(function(node) {\n if (node.nodeType === 1) {\n if (node.tagName === 'A') cleanLinks();\n node.querySelectorAll('a[href]').forEach(function(a) {\n var clean = cleanUrl(a.href);\n if (clean !== a.href) a.href = clean;\n });\n }\n });\n });\n });\n observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true });\n})();", "Remove Tracking Parameters from Links");
}
} catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:Remove Tracking Parameters from Links]', __e); }
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var __re = new RegExp('^' + "youtube\\.com" + '

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Executive Summary
This repository is a collection of independent modules to explain topics of
interest to a programmer who is new to Python, though not strictly new to
programming in general.
These modules mostly focus on the technical aspects of utilizing and
contributing to the Python eco-system and improving the quality of your current
Python programs. These modules are not meant to teach you how to code
(e.g., explaining how a for loop work) as it is assumed the reader already has a
fundamental understanding of programming in some language though not strictly in
Python. If you are not familiar with any programming language and have not
programmed prior to finding this course many other high-quality resources are
available and would be a more appropriate place to begin.
To get the most out of this course skip to those sections which you find the
most interesting/useful, and leave the others until they become relevant to you.
Check back regularly to see if new modules have been added or if previously
skipped modules have recently become relevant.
All the best,
- Joe
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, 'i');
if (__m === '*' || __re.test(location.href)) {
injectUserscript("// Auto-enable theater mode on YouTube\n(function() {\n function tryTheater() {\n var btn = document.querySelector('button[aria-label=\"Theater mode\"], ytd-player #player button[title=\"Theater mode\"]');\n if (btn && !btn.classList.contains('activated')) {\n btn.click();\n }\n }\n \n // Try immediately\n tryTheater();\n \n // Try after navigation (SPA)\n var lastUrl = location.href;\n setInterval(function() {\n if (location.href !== lastUrl) {\n lastUrl = location.href;\n setTimeout(tryTheater, 500);\n }\n }, 1000);\n \n // Also try on player load\n var observer = new MutationObserver(tryTheater);\n observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true });\n})();", "YouTube Theater Mode Default");
}
} catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:YouTube Theater Mode Default]', __e); }
})();
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Executive Summary
This repository is a collection of independent modules to explain topics of
interest to a programmer who is new to Python, though not strictly new to
programming in general.
These modules mostly focus on the technical aspects of utilizing and
contributing to the Python eco-system and improving the quality of your current
Python programs. These modules are not meant to teach you how to code
(e.g., explaining how a for loop work) as it is assumed the reader already has a
fundamental understanding of programming in some language though not strictly in
Python. If you are not familiar with any programming language and have not
programmed prior to finding this course many other high-quality resources are
available and would be a more appropriate place to begin.
To get the most out of this course skip to those sections which you find the
most interesting/useful, and leave the others until they become relevant to you.
Check back regularly to see if new modules have been added or if previously
skipped modules have recently become relevant.
All the best,
- Joe
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, 'i');
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injectUserscript("// Remove or un-stick sticky/fixed headers that block content\n(function() {\n function unstick() {\n document.querySelectorAll('header, nav, [role=\"banner\"], .header, .navbar, .sticky, .fixed-top, [style*=\"position: fixed\"], [style*=\"position:sticky\"]').forEach(function(el) {\n if (el.style.position === 'fixed' || el.style.position === 'sticky' || \n getComputedStyle(el).position === 'fixed' || getComputedStyle(el).position === 'sticky') {\n el.style.position = 'static';\n el.style.top = 'auto';\n el.style.zIndex = 'auto';\n }\n });\n }\n \n unstick();\n \n var observer = new MutationObserver(unstick);\n observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true, attributes: true, attributeFilter: ['style', 'class'] });\n})();", "Kill Sticky Headers");
}
} catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:Kill Sticky Headers]', __e); }
})();
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Executive Summary
This repository is a collection of independent modules to explain topics of
interest to a programmer who is new to Python, though not strictly new to
programming in general.
These modules mostly focus on the technical aspects of utilizing and
contributing to the Python eco-system and improving the quality of your current
Python programs. These modules are not meant to teach you how to code
(e.g., explaining how a for loop work) as it is assumed the reader already has a
fundamental understanding of programming in some language though not strictly in
Python. If you are not familiar with any programming language and have not
programmed prior to finding this course many other high-quality resources are
available and would be a more appropriate place to begin.
To get the most out of this course skip to those sections which you find the
most interesting/useful, and leave the others until they become relevant to you.
Check back regularly to see if new modules have been added or if previously
skipped modules have recently become relevant.
All the best,
- Joe
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injectUserscript("// Universal Dark Mode - works on any site\n(function() {\n var enabled = true;\n \n function applyDarkMode() {\n if (!enabled) return;\n \n // Create style element if it doesn't exist\n var style = document.getElementById('universal-dark-mode-style');\n if (!style) {\n style = document.createElement('style');\n style.id = 'universal-dark-mode-style';\n document.head.appendChild(style);\n }\n \n // Dark mode CSS - inverts colors but preserves images/video\n style.textContent = '\n /* Invert everything except media */\n html {\n filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg) !important;\n background: #1a1a2e !important;\n }\n \n /* Restore images, videos, iframes, canvas */\n img, video, iframe, canvas, svg, picture, [style*=\"background-image\"] {\n filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg) !important;\n }\n \n /* Preserve specific elements that should not be inverted */\n .no-dark-mode, .no-dark-mode *,\n [data-theme=\"light\"], [data-theme=\"light\"],\n .ace_editor, .ace_editor *,\n .CodeMirror, .CodeMirror *,\n .monaco-editor, .monaco-editor *,\n .markdown-body pre, .markdown-body pre *,\n .highlight, .highlight *,\n pre code, pre code * {\n filter: none !important;\n }\n \n /* Fix common UI elements */\n .modal, .popup, .dropdown-menu, .tooltip, .popover {\n filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg) !important;\n background: #2d2d44 !important;\n border-color: #444 !important;\n }\n \n /* Scrollbars */\n ::-webkit-scrollbar { background: #1a1a2e !important; }\n ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #444 !important; }\n ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #555 !important; }\n \n /* Selection */\n ::selection { background: #4ecdc4 !important; color: #1a1a2e !important; }\n ::-moz-selection { background: #4ecdc4 !important; color: #1a1a2e !important; }\n ';\n }\n \n function removeDarkMode() {\n var style = document.getElementById('universal-dark-mode-style');\n if (style) style.remove();\n }\n \n // Toggle with Alt+Shift+D\n document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {\n if (e.altKey && e.shiftKey && e.key === 'D') {\n e.preventDefault();\n enabled = !enabled;\n if (enabled) {\n applyDarkMode();\n console.log('[Universal Dark Mode] Enabled');\n } else {\n removeDarkMode();\n console.log('[Universal Dark Mode] Disabled');\n }\n }\n });\n \n // Apply on load\n applyDarkMode();\n \n // Re-apply on dynamic content\n var observer = new MutationObserver(function(mutations) {\n if (enabled && !document.getElementById('universal-dark-mode-style')) {\n applyDarkMode();\n }\n });\n observer.observe(document.head, { childList: true });\n \n console.log('[Universal Dark Mode] Loaded - Press Alt+Shift+D to toggle');\n})();", "Universal Dark Mode");
}
} catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:Universal Dark Mode]', __e); }
})();
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Executive Summary
This repository is a collection of independent modules to explain topics of
interest to a programmer who is new to Python, though not strictly new to
programming in general.
These modules mostly focus on the technical aspects of utilizing and
contributing to the Python eco-system and improving the quality of your current
Python programs. These modules are not meant to teach you how to code
(e.g., explaining how a for loop work) as it is assumed the reader already has a
fundamental understanding of programming in some language though not strictly in
Python. If you are not familiar with any programming language and have not
programmed prior to finding this course many other high-quality resources are
available and would be a more appropriate place to begin.
To get the most out of this course skip to those sections which you find the
most interesting/useful, and leave the others until they become relevant to you.
Check back regularly to see if new modules have been added or if previously
skipped modules have recently become relevant.
All the best,
- Joe
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