Explore the world of Unicode in this informative PyCon US talk by James Bennett. Demystify the complexities of Unicode, learning its history, functionality, and practical applications in Python programming. Discover key concepts such as code points, compatibility, and case handling across different languages. Gain insights into Unicode's evolution from Python 2 to Python 3, including file encoding, combining characters, and regional indicator symbols. Master string comparisons and embrace Unicode's nuances to enhance your Python coding skills. Wave goodbye to Unicode fears and say hello to a more confident approach to text handling in your projects.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
History of written text
What is Unicode
Terminology
Code Points
Compatibility
Case
Case in other languages
Types of abstractions
Python 2 Unicode
Python 3 Unicode
The pile of poo
Unicode Data
Unicode in Python 3
The Golden Rule
File Encoding
Combining and Composing
Regional Indicator Symbols
Unicode in Python
String comparisons
Conclusion
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