Tag: python

All the articles with the tag "python".

• In Python, Rose == 'Red', Violet is not 'Blue'

  Published:Jun 8, 2024 |  at 09:57 AM

  A deep dive into Python's string interning behavior, exploring why identical strings sometimes share memory locations and why this matters for performance and correctness.

• Dangerous Python Functions, Part 3

  Published:Jan 30, 2017 |  at 09:30 AM

  Updates on Python security: new vulnerabilities discovered in PyYAML and other libraries, plus community feedback on dangerous function usage.

• Using Bandit in the Field

  Published:Sep 25, 2015 |  at 03:17 PM

  Real-world experience using Bandit to scan Python codebases for security vulnerabilities. What works, what doesn't, and how to integrate it into your workflow.

• Finding Vulnerabilities with Bandit Talk

  Published:Sep 24, 2015 |  at 06:23 AM

  How to use Bandit to automatically scan Python codebases for security vulnerabilities: setup, configuration, and integrating security checks into your development workflow.

• Dangerous Python Functions, Part 2

  Published:Aug 15, 2015 |  at 08:22 AM

  More Python functions that can introduce security vulnerabilities, including pickle, PyYAML, and SQL injection risks. Learn how to use them safely.

• Dangerous Python Functions, Part 1

  Published:Jul 26, 2015 |  at 12:54 PM

  Python functions like eval(), exec(), and input() can create serious security vulnerabilities. Here's how to identify and avoid these dangerous patterns in your code.

• Python / Django Talks

  Published:Aug 18, 2014 |  at 07:51 PM

  Notes and insights from recent Python and Django conference talks

• Why I submitted my first CPython patch

  Published:Aug 3, 2014 |  at 02:05 PM

  My experience optimizing UUID generation in Python's core library