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27 Jun 2024
Python Throw Exception | Tips for Python Custom Exception

When programming scripts at IOFLOOD, we utilize various Python throw exception methods to handle unexpected, and expected, errors. We utilize the raise() function and try except finally blocks to raise Python exceptions, ensuring that our applications remain stable. Today’s article will include examples and our personal best practices to assist our dedicated cloud hosting customers
17 Jun 2024
3 Python Methods to Remove Duplicates From a List

Data processing is a daily task when developing scripts at IOFLOOD, and to ensure the data sets are clean, we often need to remove duplicate elements. This operation ensures that data sets are unique and reliable, which is an important step. This article details the advantages and methods of removing duplicates from lists in Python,
15 May 2024
What is Ansible? | IT Automation Tool Beginner’s Tutorial

In recent times, we at IOFLOOD have put a focus on optimizing our processes for Linux server deployment and management. During development, we looked into utilizing Ansible, an automation tool for repetitive tasks, server environment configuration, and deployment processes. We have compiled our findings into today’s article, to explain Ansible’s role in modern server management
15 Nov 2023
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24 Aug 2023
Poetry for Python: Installation, Configuration, and Usage

Does the thought of managing Python project dependencies make you rethink your career choices? You’re not alone. This task can indeed be challenging, especially for complex projects. However, there’s a tool that can make this process smooth and painless. Welcome to the world of Poetry. Poetry is designed to make Python dependency management efficient and
23 Aug 2023
Python timedelta() DateTime | Usage and Examples Guide

Working with date and time calculations in Python can often feel feel frustrating. But fear not: This is where Python’s timedelta comes in. This function, nestled within the datetime module, is like a Swiss Army knife for date and time manipulations. Whether you’re calculating the difference between two dates, adding or subtracting time from a
23 Aug 2023
Learn Python: Read a File Line by Line (With Examples)

Python’s versatile file handling capabilities are one of its many strengths, and today, we’re going to delve into one specific aspect of it – reading files line by line. Whether you’re a beginner starting your Python journey or a seasoned developer brushing up on your skills, this guide is designed to equip you with the
23 Aug 2023
Python Docstring Usage Guide (With Examples)
Imagine revisiting your code after a significant period; without proper documentation, you’d be lost. Python Docstrings are used to remedy this. They are integral for code documentation, serving as your personal notes and guide for other developers, explaining the purpose and functionality of different parts of your code. This comprehensive guide aims to familiarize you
23 Aug 2023
[SOLVED] Keyerror Causes in Python | Examples Included
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Imagine you’re in a library searching for a specific book. You’ve been given its exact location, but when you get there, the book is missing. This situation is akin to encountering a ‘KeyError’ in Python. It happens when you try to access a key that doesn’t exist in a dictionary, much like reaching for a
13 Dec 2022
Server Pricing Report – December 2022

Welcome to the twelfth and final installment of our monthly server pricing report for 2022. Since 2019, we have been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, and various CPUs. This data is collected monthly, and then shared on this blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay, for used hardware. We focus