A proposal under consideration by Python’s development team would finally bring pattern matching statements to the language.

The pattern-matching syntax introduced in Python 3.10 allows for powerful new programming techniques for decision-making in apps.

Python 3.9’s PEG-based parser removed these barriers, which long-term could lead to more elegant syntax — our first example of this change is the new parenthesized context managers.

Wizards of the Coast recently announced that its next Secret Lair launch for Magic: The Gathering will feature cards inspired by Monty Python and the Holy Grail.