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application programming interface (API) | Python Glossary – Real Python
A set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.
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argument | Python Glossary – Real Python
A value or object that you pass into a function or method when you call it.
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integrated development environment (IDE) | Python Glossary – Real Python
A software application that consolidates essential tools for software development into one graphical user interface.
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assignment | Python Glossary – Real Python
An operation that allows you to attach values to variables.
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decorator | Python Glossary – Real Python
A callable that takes another callable as an argument and modifies its behavior without modifying its implementation, returning a new callable.
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dictionary | Python Glossary – Real Python
A built-in data type that allows you to store a collection of key-value pairs.
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Pythonic | Python Glossary – Real Python
An approach or style of writing code that aligns with Python’s philosophy and idioms.
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module | Python Glossary – Real Python
A file containing Python code, which can define functions, classes, variables, and more.
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function | Python Glossary – Real Python
A self-contained block of code that performs a specific task.
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https://www.pythonmorsels.com/terms/
Python Terminology: an unofficial glossary - Python Morsels
Apr 19, 2026 - Definitions for colloquial Python terminology (effectively an unofficial version of the Python glossary).
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https://www.pythondictionary.org/glossary
Python Dictionary Glossary - Terms and Definitions | PythonDictionary.org | PythonDictionary.org
Comprehensive glossary of Python dictionary terminology including keys, values, hash tables, collision, comprehension, and more technical terms explained.
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https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/glossary/
Glossary - Python Packaging User Guide
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Glossary — Python 3.14.4 documentation
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large language model (LLM) | AI Coding Glossary – Real Python
A neural network that predicts the next token to perform general-purpose language tasks.
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