Archive - Python Koans

Koan 7: The Unburdened Village

Navigating Python's import system and namespace packages

Aug 12 •

Koan 6: The Forgetful Calligrapher

Understanding Late Binding in Python Closures

Aug 5 •

July 2025

Koan 5: The Silent Harp

Exploring how functions in Python are treated as first-class citizens, and the untapped potential they hold.

Jul 29 •

Koan 4: The Lamp's Shadow

Understanding Python’s LEGB rule, closures, and how names echo through nested functions

Jul 22 •

Koan 3: The Ringing Bell

Understanding how Python evaluates default arguments and why mutable defaults can carry unintended memory

Jul 15 •

Koan 2: The Tale of Two Scrolls

Understanding the difference between identity and equality, and why it matters more than it seems.

Jul 8 •

Koan 1: The Empty Path

Understanding truthiness, falsiness, and the quiet meaning of emptiness in Python

Jul 1 •

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