Boltons Python Library: Essential Tools Every Developer Needs to Know

Learn how to use the Boltons Python library with practical examples. Simplify code, boost efficiency, and master essential tools every developer should know.

Python already comes with a lot of built-in tools, I know, but sometimes we want a little extra help, something that fills in the gaps and makes coding easier.

That’s exactly what Boltons does, it’s full of utilities that extend Python and makes everyday tasks faster and cleaner.

Imagine you’re working on a project and wish Python had a few more tricks. Maybe a better way to handle dictionaries, easier function utilities, or better tools for working with other iterables.

Boltons gives you those tools and more, without forcing you to reinvent the wheel.

It focuses on ready-made, reliable utilities that make normal Python simpler and less repetitive. You’re just making your everyday code cleaner and easier to work with.

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In this article, I’ll walk you through three really useful functions from Boltons that I keep going back to. These functions save time, cut down on repetitive code, and make your Python code more readable.

First, fire up your terminal and install Boltons with:

pip3 install boltons

Once that’s done, we’ll jump in. By the time you finish reading, you’ll have a few new tools in your Python toolbox that make coding smoother and less frustrating.

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