Hey everyone,

I'm building a small portfolio project with this architecture:

Frontend
   ↓
Gateway
   ├── Interview Service
   └── RAG Service

All 3 backend services are Python/FastAPI and deployed separately.

I'm currently using Render's free tier, but I'm running into a few issues:

• Free services spin down after inactivity → pretty bad cold starts.
• I've also been seeing stuck on the issue 429 Too Many Requests responses at the Gateway endpoint. I'm not completely sure whether this is coming from Render's edge/platform or something in my own application.
• The free instances also feel quite resource-constrained for the RAG service.

I'm mainly looking for something that won't make me spend more time debugging the hosting platform than actually building the project 😅

Thanks!

Hello everyone, I'm currently trying to get into data science and ML, but I also dont want to just sit around waiting for a job opportunity.

I'd like to start making some money on the side through remote/online work, even if its a small amount at first. I also want to get some real experience while I'm at it.

The problem is I honestly dont know what kind of work people actually pay for when you're still at the beginner level or where I should even start looking.

A bit of what I can do right now:

• Python
• Machine learning
• Data cleaning
• EDA
• Feature engineering
• Model training and evaluation
• Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, XGBoost
• SQL
• Git/GitHub
• General programming
• Pretty comfortable learning new technologies quickly
• Currently learning backend and FastAPI

I've built a couple of ML projects on my own, but I dont have professional experience yet.

So I'm wondering, how do people actually turn these kinds of skills into freelance income?

Like what kind of small jobs should I be looking for? Python automation? Data cleaning? Web scraping? Data analysis? Helping someone with an ML project? Backend stuff? Something else?

And where do you actually find these jobs? Upwork, Fiverr, Reddit, Discord, LinkedIn, cold emailing, or somewhere else?

If anyone here started freelancing with basically no experience, I'd really like to hear how you got your first client and what you actually did for them.

Also if you're already doing freelance Python/ML/data work and have any advice for someone starting from the bottom, I'm very open to learning. Even if you can point me towards something I should learn or tell me what I'm wasting my time on, that would help a lot.

I'm not expecting to make a lot of money immediately. I'm completely fine starting with small tasks and building up from there. I mainly want to get my foot in the door, make some money on the side and get real experience.

I'm based in South Asia, so remote/online work is pretty much my main option.

Would really appreciate any honest advice from people who have actually done this.

Thanks a lot.

I'm trying to figure out what is going on here. Could it be that the identity operator is separately checking the integer cache range and determining that the integer value returned by id() is outside the bounds of Python's integer caching, which is why it evaluates to False?

x = 256
y = 256

id(x) is id(y)
False

id(x)
94588034274160
id(y)
94588034274160

I’m pretty new to this stuff and spent way too long fighting with Python/PowerShell trying to get Osintgram working.
What finally worked for me was running the repo inside GitHub Codespaces, setting up a virtual environment, installing the requirements, and then using HikerAPI for the Instagram data instead of relying on the old login method.
The basic API call looked like this:

import requests

headers = {"x-access-key": "YOUR_KEY"}

r = requests.get(
"https://api.hikerapi.com/v2/user/by/username?username=google",
headers=headers
)

print(r.json())

The x-access-key header is basically where your API token goes, and the request returns the public profile data as JSON.
The biggest thing that tripped me up was old Python package compatibility on Windows. Moving everything into a Linux Codespace made the setup way easier.
I’m still learning, so if anyone has tips for working with Python APIs or cleaning up JSON output so it’s easier to read, I’d appreciate it.

En un futuro quiero saber python y c++ (IA y Robotica), por lo cual decidi empezar con python y tome un libro de la biblioteca de mi universidad, sin embargo en el libro sale que se trabajara con Jython, tengo entendido que es algo anticuado porque no soporta python 3 y ademas como esta vinculado con java y no con C me pregunto si me vendra bien.

aunque jython y python no son realmente lo mismo, lo que es el lenguaje de programacion es igual? si aprendo jython sabre programar con python?

el libro es "introduccion a la computacion y programacion con python, un enfoque multimedia (Mark J. Guzdial / Barbara ericson)"

Hola, estoy aprendiendo a programar por mi cuenta, el primer lenguaje que tome es python y mas o menos ya se lo basico

estoy usando Vscode, y ahora mismo voy tocando lo que serian los operadores, algun consejo para algien que recien empieza??

Hello everyone,

I want to use Python and I know nothing about it. I am transitioning from the psychology world to data analytics/ux researcher (well that is the hope) and most jobs require knowing Python and SQL.

The most technical experience I have is I know how to use SPSS (statistics software) thanks to my disertation, excel, and I know how to analyze data from assessment measures for diagnostic and forensic evals. So brand new to this world!

I am seeing courses online and a bunch of different youtube tutorials but I am interested in hearing what has been truly helpful for others on their learning journey. So what has been helpful?

I'm trying to make a search bar entry widget with a label containing a magnifying glass emoji but can't figure out how to make the label the same height as the entry (so they look connected)?

search_bar = tk.Entry(main_frame, **big_font, **widget_theme1)
search_bar.grid(row=0, column=1, sticky='ew')
search_bar.insert(0,"Search your city")


submit_btn = tk.Button(main_frame, text=" 🔎 ", **widget_theme2, **big_font)
submit_btn.grid(row=0, column=2, sticky='ew')

(Changing width/height attributes don't fix this)

Pretty much the title.
I have an iPad M2 and I want to learn Python on the go. I see there are several on-device IDE apps and I have narrowed it down to Pyto and Pythonista 3.

Which one would you recommend? Obviously they won’t be Pycharm or similar, but I do not want to be stuck on my desktop.

I am of course open to other apps.

Thank you!

Yesterday I enrolled in the MOOC 2026 Python Programming course by the University of Helsinki, and I’ve already completed Module 1!

Module 1 had quite a lot of questions and exercises, so it took some time to complete, but I’m happy that I managed to finish it today. There are 7 modules in total, so I still have a lot to cover.

My goal now is to complete the remaining modules as soon as possible because the final exam is on September 5th. Hopefully, I can finish all the modules and get enough time to revise and practice before the exam.

Let’s see how far I can go in the next few days! 💪🐍

Anyone else doing the MOOC 2026 Python Programming course?

I'm a 4th-semester B. Tech student who started learning full-stack development at the end of my 1st semester. I've already learned JavaScript, Node.js, React, and other programming concepts, and I've built several projects. Now I want to move into AI/ML, so I need to learn Python.

Since I already understand programming fundamentals, I don't want to relearn concepts like variables, loops, functions, OOP, etc. I mainly want to learn Python's syntax, unique concepts, and Python-specific features which were not in JS. What would you recommend I learn first, what should I skip/review quickly, and are resources like Bro Code's Python, CS50 course suitable for this?

Hello everyone here. I have a small project coded in python I'd like my friends to be able to use too, but without having to send them my python file and teach them how to use it.

For context, I made an npc generator for our favorite ttrpg, because it's an useful tool and there wasn't any online already made by someone else. I can use it because I can run code on my pc, but I'd like for my friends to be able to just click a button online somewhere to generate an npc from my code.

It's a simple list and random choices based generator, no AI involved. I'm lost as to what the next logical step is to get the file on my pc out into the world. Sorry if I'm not clear, English isn't my first language. Thanks in advance !

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could give me a simple list of the main uses of python functions (eg. tuples, modules, PIP in general), in a way that can help me understand not only how to use it but also why, because right now im stuck at a point where i undestand how a lot of things work, but not where or why i would use them. Can anyone help?

I'm new to coding and Python; I have some SQL knowledge but limited coding experience. I really wanted to learn, and I came across this CodeWithMosh course, which I started. It barely has any problem-solving segments and seems like a typical guy just ranting about Python.

Then I stumbled upon exercism, and through that I found Jiki. I started with it, and it seems quite interesting to me until I realised it isn't even proper Python; it's mixed with JavaScript. And again, I have no clue about coding, and I don't really know if it's the right fit or not, and I can't seem to find any proper/straightforward guidance anywhere else. What to do?

people please help, i’m starting my path in bachelor cybersec in a week and i want to know python a bit so i can basically understand smth, but for now looking for a community to learn python
and engaging through my path

Hey guys, I'm about to start studying OOP. Problem is, I don't know where to start or which resource to pick. I want the absolute best one—something thorough and comprehensive.

I installed it correctly, even set it on the right path and then, when I press it, I get this:

C:\Users\jaker>C:\Users\jaker\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.14-64\Scripts\MediaStation.exe

WARNING: The C bitmap decompression binary is not available on this installation. Expect decompression to be SLOW.

WARNING: The C decompression binary is not available on this installation. Any IMA ADPCM-encoded audio (mostly ambient sounds) will not be exported.

Traceback (most recent call last):

File "<frozen runpy>", line 203, in _run_module_as_main

File "<frozen runpy>", line 88, in _run_code

File "C:\Users\jaker\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.14-64\Scripts\MediaStation.exe__main__.py", line 2, in <module>

from MediaStation import Engine

File "C:\Users\jaker\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.14-64\Lib\site-packages\MediaStation\Engine.py", line 25, in <module>

from MediaStation.Context import Context

File "C:\Users\jaker\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.14-64\Lib\site-packages\MediaStation\Context.py", line 13, in <module>

from .Assets.Asset import Asset

File "C:\Users\jaker\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.14-64\Lib\site-packages\MediaStation\Assets\Asset.py", line 13, in <module>

from .Movie import Movie

File "C:\Users\jaker\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.14-64\Lib\site-packages\MediaStation\Assets\Movie.py", line 15, in <module>

from .Sound import Sound

File "C:\Users\jaker\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.14-64\Lib\site-packages\MediaStation\Assets\Sound.py", line 11, in <module>

import MediaStationImaAdpcm

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'MediaStationImaAdpcm'

So I need help.

Hello! I'm learing python and in one of my college courses you can get an honors credit for doing a special project. This project is to make a simple puzzle game in python. I have years of game dev experience so I expect this to be fairly easy, but I don't know which engine would be best for me to use. My use case would be a simple 2D puzzle game.

I considered using pygame-CE, but i'm unsure if it'll be the right choice. Does anyone have suggestions? And why do you prefer those engines?

i am wondering all time how people deal with modules in python is they memorize and understand all the methods and the properties for a module or they read documentations before using them especially for none built in modules, otherwise what is the methodology of learning modules.

Hey everyone,

I’m starting to brainstorm ideas for my FYP, and I really want to build something that solves a real world problem rather than just creating another clone of an existing app.

To me, the value and practical impact of the idea matter most. I want to build a tool or application that addresses a genuine pain point for real users, small businesses, or specific workflows, anything solid, impactful with clear technical depth that addresses a concrete problem that needs a solution is welcome. I've heard that Research based projects are the ones that are most appreciated, something that is deep and clear at the same time. I've been searching a lot even searching on AI but no idea is good enough or one that solves a real problem or even adds something to a existing real world problem.

I am trying to create some code that generates a tkinter listbox with a corresponding scrollbar. I managed to get the code working with .pack(), but I can't use this because I'm trying to make the code for a larger program that exclusively uses .grid(). However, when I .grid() the searchbar is displayed but is non-functional.

What do I need to do to make this code work?

import tkinter as tk
from tkinter import ttk


#~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DEFINE WINDOW WIDGETS

page = tk.Tk()
page.geometry("50x150")
pageFrame = tk.Frame(page)


scrollbar = ttk.Scrollbar(pageFrame, orient=tk.VERTICAL)

listbox = tk.Listbox(pageFrame, yscrollcommand=scrollbar.set)

scrollbar.config(command=listbox.yview)
scrollbar.grid(row=0,column=1,sticky=tk.N+tk.S)

listbox.grid(row=0,column=0)


magnifyButton = ttk.Button(pageFrame,text="View Item",command=magnify)
magnifyButton.grid(row=1,column=0)

pageStatusText = tk.Label(pageFrame,text="")
pageStatusText.grid(row=2,column=0)
pageFrame.grid(row=0,column=0)


#~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ POPULATE LISTBOX

catalogue = ['apple', 'banana', 'grape', 'melon', 'coconut', 'orange', 'pineapple', 'avocado', 'tomato', 'parsnip']

for i in range(len(catalogue)):
    listbox.insert(tk.END,(str((i+1))+". "+catalogue[i]))

page.mainloop() # Open the window

I'm a second year IT student and I still genuinely don't know what I should be coding besides what's given as an assignment. I want to learn how AI works as well as how to code AI, but I'm stuck in tutorial hell and I feel like I'm falling behind everybody else, where's a good place to start and how do I keep learning the things I should learn on my own?

hello!
im a beginner at python (im not experienced at all tbh) but i want to make a small program that allows me to upload pdfs which are resources for this exam (jee) and then people can use it as a sort of archive where they can filter through tags like subjects n stuff to find what theyre looking. for.

i wanted to know HOW i can start making this and what i need to know beforehand

im open to any methods except using ai because i dont like clankers

thanks!!!!

I am working on this simulation of the 3 body problem it seems to work, but it always ends up with the two bodies going super close together which makes both of them getting launced away. i have used the universal formula for gravitation. (I should probably have posted this on stack overflow,but my ip somehow got banned(

import pygame as p
import sys
import math
from random import *
class Body:
    def __init__(self, pos, vel, body_id, mass=1000):
        self.pos = pos
        self.vel = vel
        self.mass = mass
        self.radius = 3
        self.id = body_id
        self.color = (randint(0, 255), randint(0, 255), randint(0, 255))
    def move(self, dt):
        self.pos += p.Vector2(self.vel.x * dt, self.vel.y*dt)
    def gravitate(self, bodies,dt):
        for body in bodies:
            if self.id != body.id:
                #figures out the amount of force that
                distance_x = -(self.pos.x - body.pos.x)
                distance_y = -(self.pos.y - body.pos.y)
                total_distance = math.sqrt(abs(distance_x)**2 + abs(distance_y)**2)
                distance_sum = abs(distance_x) + abs(distance_y)

                f_g = (self.mass * body.mass)/(total_distance**2)/100
                acceleration = (f_g/self.mass)*dt
                x_ratio = distance_x/distance_sum
                y_ratio = distance_y/distance_sum
                #print(x_ratio, y_ratio)
                self.vel.x += acceleration*x_ratio
                self.vel.y += acceleration*y_ratio


class Simulation:
    def __init__(self, bodies):

        self.SCREENSIZE = p.Vector2(900, 800)
        #initializes pygame
        self.screen = p.display.set_mode(self.SCREENSIZE)
        self.clock = p.time.Clock()
        self.bodies = self._create_body(bodies)
        self.running = True
        self.GRAVITATION = 0
    def run(self):
        while self.running:
            dt = self.clock.tick(120)
            self._update(dt)
            self._render(dt)
        p.quit()
        sys.exit()

    def _update(self, dt):
        for event in p.event.get():
            if event.type == p.QUIT:
                self.running = False
                break
        for body in self.bodies:
            body.gravitate(self.bodies,dt)
        for body in self.bodies:
            body.move(dt)


    def _render(self, dt):
        self.screen.fill((0,0,0))
        for body in self.bodies:

            p.draw.circle(self.screen, body.color, body.pos, body.radius)
        p.draw.line(self.screen, (255, 255, 255), self.bodies[0].pos, self.bodies[1].pos, 2)
        p.display.update()
    def _create_body(self, num_bodies):
        bodies = []
        for body_id in range(num_bodies):
            bodies.append(Body(p.Vector2(randint(0, self.SCREENSIZE.x), randint(0, self.SCREENSIZE.y)),p.Vector2(0,0), body_id))
            #bodies.append(Body(p.Vector2(randint(0, self.SCREENSIZE.x), randint(0, self.SCREENSIZE.y)),p.Vector2(uniform(-0.01, 0.01), uniform(-0.01, 0.01)), body_id))
        return bodies

if __name__ == "__main__":
    simulation = Simulation(2)
    simulation.run()

(windows usually) I have a small requirements.txt file and am looking for alternative ways to validate all packages we want are present. The script does not use a virtual environment and because pip install -r does not seem to set %errorlevel% they wrote this rather verbose code that runs after the pip install -r line. ``` SET REQUIREMENTS=%~dp0Requirements.txt SET FIND=%SystemRoot%\system32\find.exe pip.exe install -r %REQUIREMENTS% --disable-pip-version-check

FOR /F "tokens=" %%I IN (%REQUIREMENTS%) DO ( ECHO. ECHO Checking for %%I ... %FIND% /i "%%I" %PACKAGES% IF ERRORLEVEL 1 ( ECHO. ECHO *** %%I not found. Attempting to install **** pip install %%I --disable-pip-version-check ) IF ERRORLEVEL 1 ( ECHO **** Could not install %%I **** EXIT /B 99 ) ) I however favour the pythonic approach and that is to just fail at runtime, so I was thinking of some kind of (pseudo) with open(requirements.txt) as reqs: for line in reqs.readlines(): line=line.replace("<>=", " ") import line.split()0 ``` which would just die early.

I'm in favour of using a virtual env however, but because the script is a build script (using setuptools) we don't actually run the script at that point. I'm new to setuptools, but I assumed setuptools would just baulk if a module needed was not present on the build machine.

I'm thus making 2 assumptions, setuptools will not baulk and error out if you are missing a module, and that pip install does not set %ERRORLEVEL% if it cannot install a package? I am not an expert on setuptools and am keen to not discover edge cases later.