Archive - The Nerd Nook

How to Read Code You Didn’t Write and Actually Understand It Fast

Learn how to understand any codebase fast with a clear process for reading unfamiliar code, tracing features, and making sense of complex systems…

Dec 12 • Josh Wenner

6 Python Automation Hacks to Instantly Save Hours Every Week

Automate your work with 6 powerful Python projects that save hours weekly, which boost productivity, cut repetitive tasks, and streamline your daily…

Dec 11 • Trần Vũ Hoàng Anh

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The Fastest Way to Create Python Command Line Tools With Fire

See how to turn any Python script into a fast, practical command line tool using Fire, with simple examples that show you how to automate tasks and…

Dec 10 • Josh Wenner

Transform Your Workflow with Python: Automating Excel, PDFs, and Daily Reports

Automate Excel, PDFs, and reporting with Python using openpyxl, PyPDF2, and reportlab to save time, reduce errors, and build powerful end-to-end…

Dec 9 • Josh Wenner

6 Automation Projects That Instantly Save You Hours Every Week

Learn six simple automation projects that save you hours every week by removing repetitive tasks and streamlining your work, routines, and daily…

Dec 5 • Josh Wenner

Weekend Coding: Five FastAPI Apps You Can Create From Scratch

Listen now | Build five real FastAPI projects in one weekend with step-by-step guidance, clean Python code examples, and simple backend lessons designed…

Dec 4 • Josh Wenner

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Stop Pushing Broken Code: The Simple Pre-Commit Setup Every Python Developer Needs

Discover how Pre-Commit can automatically format, lint, and secure your Python code. Learn to set it up, prevent errors, and keep your projects clean…

Dec 3 • Josh Wenner

Automate Emails with Python: How to Send, Schedule, and Streamline Your Messages

How to automate emails and messages with Python using smtplib, scheduling tools, and APIs so you can send reminders, updates, and alerts without manual…

Dec 2 • Josh Wenner

November 2025

FastAPI Weekend Projects: Five Real APIs You Can Build From Scratch

Learn how to build five real FastAPI projects in one weekend with step-by-step guidance, clean code examples, and beginner-friendly backend lessons.

Nov 28 • Josh Wenner

Master DNS in Minutes: How to Simplify Networking with Python’s dnspython Library

Learn how to use Python’s dnspython library to simplify DNS lookups, reverse queries, and record checks. Master DNS automation and boost your network…

Nov 26 • Josh Wenner

Browser Automation with Python: The Starter Guide to Selenium and Playwright

Python browser automation with Selenium and Playwright. Learn how to fill forms, log in, scrape protected data, and automate website tasks with real…

Nov 25 • Josh Wenner

Master Pandas Fast with These 5 Real Data Projects Beginners Actually Understand

Learn pandas through five real-world data projects that build confidence step by step, teach essential analytics skills, and prepare you for real data…

Nov 21 • Josh Wenner

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