The creators of the Python language are mulling a new proposal, PEP 622, that would finally bring a pattern matching statement syntax to Python.

In this week's episode, we'll explore the old and new Colt Python, test the Smith & Wesson Model 648-2 and look back at the Pattern 1853 Enfield.

After you master how to print square, rectangle and triangle star patterns, you'll realize complex shapes such as arrows, diamonds and tetrahedrons are simply creative combinations of the former. The ...