Archive - The Python Papers

May 2025

How to Invert an Image with Python and Pillow

The concept of inverting an image can mean a few things.

May 26 •

Finding Differences in Images with Python and Pillow

There are times when you might want or need to know if an image has changed.

May 20 •

Textual – How to Add Widgets to a Container (Part II)

Horizontal layouts and built-in containers

May 12 •

Textual – How to Add Widgets to a Container (Part I)

Textual is an excellent Python package for creating beautiful user interfaces in your terminal.

May 7 •

April 2025

Creating TUI Applications with Textual and Python Book Launch

Learn how to create TEN mini TUI applications!

Apr 28 •

How to Download the Latest Release Assets from GitHub with Python

I recently needed to figure out how to write an updater script for a project I was working on.

Apr 21 •

Python 101 – An Intro to Working with INI files Using configparser

Many programs require configuration.

Apr 15 •

Adding Borders to Your Photos with Python and Pillow

One way to make your photos look more professional is to add borders to them.

Apr 8 •

Opening Images with Python and Pillow

The Python Imaging Library (PIL) is a 3rd party Python package that adds image processing capabilities to your Python interpreter.

Apr 1 •

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