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When should you use requests.Session() instead of requests.get() / requests.post()?
u/Melodic_Principle312 avatar u/Melodic_Principle312
When should you use requests.Session() instead of requests.get() / requests.post()?

I'm learning Python and recently started using requests.Session() in API projects. I understand that it can persist things like headers, cookies, and connections, but I'm curious about how experienced Python developers decide when a Session is actually worth using.

Do you use Session() by default for projects involving multiple requests, or only when you specifically need persistent state?

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How does the 'for' loop work?
u/Local_End_3175 avatar u/Local_End_3175
How does the 'for' loop work? 
words = ['sky', 'apple', 'rhythm', 'fly', 'orange']

for word in words:
    for letter in word:
        if letter.lower() in 'aeiou':
            print(f"'{word}' contains the vowel '{letter}'")
            break
    else:
        print(f"'{word}' has no vowels")

I am trying to learn to code, and I am, at the moment, looking at loops. I am a bit confused on how this loop was able to function, though, as there is no variable for letter or word, so how would Python know what it is? In addition, how does the code, like, function? Does it look at each word individually? Again, the second part of the code states: 

 if letter.lower() in 'aeiou':
            print(f"'{word}' contains the vowel '{letter}'")
            break

We haven't given a value for letter?

Lastly, how would the code know what to print? in the first phrase: 

            print(f"'{word}' contains the vowel '{letter}'")
            break

Is it going to state all the words with the given value 5 times?

Sorry, as I have asked quite a few questions, and thank you in advance.

I finished Helsinki's Advanced Programming course and would like to know what some popular courses are that could come after this one. Perhaps about DSA or other.
u/Helpful-Guidance-799 avatar u/Helpful-Guidance-799
I finished Helsinki's Advanced Programming course and would like to know what some popular courses are that could come after this one. Perhaps about DSA or other.

I like the structure that the MOOC provided and that it teaches a bit about how computers operate. I know that people say "escape tutorial hell as soon as possible", but to me a MOOC is not a tutorial. It's a college level course. If anyone knows of some quality MOOCs that would be a good next step from Helsinki's course please share:).

Also, I have an account with CodeWars and it's a good platform for practicing skills and getting challenges, but it lacks the teaching component. I also try to read books about programming and computers, but it's nice to have something all inclusive like a MOOC.

Thank you for reading.