Python is bursting with updates and innovations worthy of your attention. This week’s report highlights some of the best of them, with handy guides to get you started.

phasefield-jr-py A simple one file Python project to run 2D phase field problems with linear quadrilaterals The phase field method is a powerful tool for fracture analysis. However, it introduces ...

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