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Python Supply Chain 'Nuclear Bomb' Attack Just Happened—A `pip install` Steals All Your Credentials!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A Python supply chain attack has occurred, where a single pip install can steal all your credentials. This post introduces how to use pipguard to intercept malicious packages before installation.

py-eol — You Might Be Using 'Expired Python' Without Realizing It

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

py-eol is a lightweight tool that helps you quickly determine if a Python version is expired or approaching EOL. It’s suitable for local use and can also be integrated into CI/CD for more reliable version management in projects.

Full Record｜PyCon LT 2025 Day Three - Can AI Replace You?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Today was the final day of PyCon LT 2025, themed AI and ML Day. It featured several excellent talks by female speakers and provided new insights into data science and AI.

Full Record｜PyCon LT 2025 Day Two - Charmed by Several Female Developers

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Today was Data Day at PyCon LT 2025, focusing on Dataframes, Databases, and Orchestration. While not deeply familiar with these areas, I was deeply impressed by several female speakers and gained a lot.

Full Record｜PyCon LT 2025 Day One - My Experiences at an International Python Conference

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sharing my experiences, presentation content, and thoughts on the Python community from the first day of PyCon LT 2025.

pip vs pipx Differences

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the differences between pip and pipx, helping developers choose the right tool to manage Python packages and command-line tools.

Is Your Python Code Pythonic Enough?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the concept of Pythonic code and demonstrates through examples how to write more concise and elegant Python code, helping developers improve code quality and readability.

Publishing a Python Project on GitHub — Things to Note

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the important aspects to consider when publishing a Python project on GitHub, including project structure, dependency management, and version control.

About Python pip install and versioning

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Explains the behavior of pip install commands with different versioning schemes, including how to handle beta versions and the implications of using --upgrade with specific version numbers.