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argparse: Lots of choices results in ugly help output

Simplifying Argparse Tackling Ugly Help Output with Multiple Choices When creating command line interfaces in Python the argparse module serves as a powerful to

3 min read 08-10-2024 34
argparse: Lots of choices results in ugly help output
argparse: Lots of choices results in ugly help output

Setting options from environment variables when using argparse

Setting Options from Environment Variables When Using Argparse When developing Python applications you often want to provide users with flexible configuration o

3 min read 08-10-2024 37
Setting options from environment variables when using argparse
Setting options from environment variables when using argparse

Python's argparse to show program's version with prog and version string formatting

Understanding Pythons argparse for Program Version Display When building command line applications in Python providing users with relevant information about the

3 min read 07-10-2024 43
Python's argparse to show program's version with prog and version string formatting
Python's argparse to show program's version with prog and version string formatting

Specify date format for Python argparse input arguments

Parsing Dates with Grace Using argparse for Date Format Validation in Python Dealing with dates in Python programs often involves receiving input from users eit

2 min read 07-10-2024 46
Specify date format for Python argparse input arguments
Specify date format for Python argparse input arguments

Case insensitive argparse choices

Making Your Python Scripts Case Insensitive with argparse Choices Argparse is a powerful tool for handling command line arguments in Python It allows you to def

less than a minute read 07-10-2024 39
Case insensitive argparse choices
Case insensitive argparse choices

Using the same option multiple times in Python's argparse

Repeatable Options Mastering Multiple Arguments in Pythons argparse Pythons argparse module is a powerful tool for creating user friendly command line interface

2 min read 07-10-2024 55
Using the same option multiple times in Python's argparse
Using the same option multiple times in Python's argparse

argparse, python3, can't use parsed file as file

Type Error str object cannot be interpreted as an integer Why Your Python argparse File Isnt Behaving You ve got a script you re building with Python and you re

2 min read 06-10-2024 42
argparse, python3, can't use parsed file as file
argparse, python3, can't use parsed file as file

How to get " sign for string args in python argparse

How to Include the Double Quote Character in String Arguments with Python argparse When working with Pythons argparse library for handling command line argument

2 min read 28-09-2024 47
How to get " sign for string args in python argparse
How to get " sign for string args in python argparse

Argparse: ignore multiple positional arguments when optional argument is specified

Handling Optional Arguments that Skip Required Positional Arguments in Pythons Argparse This article dives into a common issue when working with Pythons argpars

2 min read 07-09-2024 72
Argparse: ignore multiple positional arguments when optional argument is specified
Argparse: ignore multiple positional arguments when optional argument is specified

Parsing boolean values with argparse

Parsing Boolean Values with Argparse in Python When using the argparse library in Python to parse command line arguments you might encounter difficulties when t

2 min read 06-09-2024 81
Parsing boolean values with argparse
Parsing boolean values with argparse

Call another module with passing its command line parameter from my module using argparse in python

Passing Command Line Arguments to a Third Party Module in Python Imagine you re building a Python module that acts as a wrapper for another external module Your

2 min read 06-09-2024 74
Call another module with passing its command line parameter from my module using argparse in python
Call another module with passing its command line parameter from my module using argparse in python

argparse subparser monolithic help output

Conquering Monolithic Help Output in Argparse Subparsers When working with complex command line tools built with Pythons argparse module its common to use subpa

4 min read 06-09-2024 54
argparse subparser monolithic help output
argparse subparser monolithic help output

Python argparse regex

Mastering Regular Expressions with Pythons argparse The argparse module is a powerful tool for defining command line interfaces in Python But what if you need t

2 min read 06-09-2024 57
Python argparse regex
Python argparse regex

Python: Typehints for argparse.Namespace objects

Type Hints for argparse Namespace Objects in Python Static Analysis and Beyond When working with Pythons argparse module for command line argument parsing you m

2 min read 06-09-2024 65
Python: Typehints for argparse.Namespace objects
Python: Typehints for argparse.Namespace objects

Python argparse has a bug (?) with single character options arguments

Understanding the Bug in Pythons argparse with Single Character Option Arguments When working with command line interfaces in Python argparse is the go to libra

2 min read 06-09-2024 63
Python argparse has a bug (?) with single character options arguments
Python argparse has a bug (?) with single character options arguments

How to read argparser values from a config file in Python?

Using Config Files with Python Argparse Making Your Scripts More Flexible In the world of Python scripting the argparse module is a powerful tool for defining c

3 min read 05-09-2024 73
How to read argparser values from a config file in Python?
How to read argparser values from a config file in Python?

how to set logging level from command line

Controlling Your Python Logging Levels From the Command Line When developing applications understanding the flow of your code and pinpointing potential issues o

3 min read 05-09-2024 59
how to set logging level from command line
how to set logging level from command line

Python: Private Types in Type Hints?

Python The Challenge of Private Types in Type Hints Type hints are a fantastic way to improve code readability and maintainability in Python However dealing wit

3 min read 05-09-2024 51
Python: Private Types in Type Hints?
Python: Private Types in Type Hints?

How to get arguments from ArgParser to write to a textfile so it can be read with `fromfile_prefix_chars`

Saving and Reloading Arguments with Argparse A Reproducible Workflow This article delves into the practical aspect of saving and reloading arguments using the a

3 min read 02-09-2024 57
How to get arguments from ArgParser to write to a textfile so it can be read with `fromfile_prefix_chars`
How to get arguments from ArgParser to write to a textfile so it can be read with `fromfile_prefix_chars`

How to Resolve ArgumentParser Conflict with -h/--help in Subcommands?

Resolving Argument Parser Conflicts with h help in Subcommands This article explores a common problem encountered when using the argparse module in Python with

2 min read 01-09-2024 56
How to Resolve ArgumentParser Conflict with -h/--help in Subcommands?
How to Resolve ArgumentParser Conflict with -h/--help in Subcommands?

How to split a string into command line arguments like the shell in python?

Splitting Strings into Command Line Arguments in Python Beyond Simple Spaces Parsing command line arguments is a common task for Python programs especially when

2 min read 31-08-2024 57
How to split a string into command line arguments like the shell in python?
How to split a string into command line arguments like the shell in python?

How to incorporate argparse into a python function with two arguments

Harnessing the Power of argparse Making Your Python Function Command Line Ready This article delves into the practical application of argparse a powerful Python

2 min read 31-08-2024 59
How to incorporate argparse into a python function with two arguments
How to incorporate argparse into a python function with two arguments

parser add_mutually_exclusive_group - how can I set a default value?

Setting a Default Value for Mutually Exclusive Arguments in Pythons Argparse When working with mutually exclusive arguments in Pythons argparse you might encoun

2 min read 31-08-2024 57
parser add_mutually_exclusive_group - how can I set a default value?
parser add_mutually_exclusive_group - how can I set a default value?

How can I add a keyword argument with a default value when setting up argparse in Python?

Mastering Keyword Arguments and Default Values with argparse in Python Argparse is a powerful tool for parsing command line arguments in Python It allows you to

2 min read 30-08-2024 59
How can I add a keyword argument with a default value when setting up argparse in Python?
How can I add a keyword argument with a default value when setting up argparse in Python?

Get parent parser from argparse's parser

Retrieving Parent Parsers in argparse A Deep Dive into Inheritance and Testing When working with complex command line interfaces in Python using argparse you mi

2 min read 30-08-2024 60
Get parent parser from argparse's parser
Get parent parser from argparse's parser