How to Get the First Match From a Python List or Iterable

At some point in your Python journey, you may need to find the first item that matches a certain criterion in a Python iterable, such as a list or dictionary. The simplest case is that you need to confirm that a particular item exists in the iterable. For example, you want to find a name in a list of names or a substring inside a string. In these cases, you’re best off using the in operator. However, there are many […]

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Research Focus: Week of October 24, 2022

Welcome to Research Focus, a new series of blog posts that highlights notable publications, events, code/datasets, new hires and other milestones from across the research community at Microsoft. Meet the 2022 recipients of the Microsoft Research Global PhD Fellowship Microsoft is thrilled to announce the 2022 Microsoft Research Global PhD Fellows from around the world. The program aims to empower the next generation of computing-related research talent. Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing and aims to increase the pipeline […]

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When should you upgrade to Python 3.11?

Python 3.11 is out now–but should you switch to it immediately? And if you shouldn’t upgrade just yet, when should you? The short answer is that, no, you probably don’t want to switch immediately; quite possibly you can’t switch immediately. To understand why, we need to consider Python packaging, the software development process, and take a look at the history of past releases. We can then make a guess about when Python 3.11 will actually be usable. The problems with […]

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Enterprise conversational chatbot with RASA Open-source Framework — part: 1

a chatbot is a computer program that simulates and processes human conversation (either written or spoken), allowing humans to interact with digital devices as if they were communicating with a real person. Chatbots can be as simple as rudimentary programs that answer a simple query with a single-line response, or as sophisticated as digital assistants that learn and evolve to deliver increasing levels of personalization as they gather and process information.

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