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Oct 12, 2017 · Fundamentals

10 Common Python Pitfalls Every Developer Should Avoid

This article defines what constitutes a Python trap and walks through ten classic pitfalls—including mutable default arguments, the subtle differences between x+=y and x=x+y, tuple syntax quirks, list-of-lists initialization, modifying lists during iteration, late-binding closures, __del__ garbage‑collection issues, import inconsistencies, Python 2‑to‑3 changes, and the infamous GIL—providing clear examples and best‑practice solutions.