Python offers programmers great power but with great power comes great responsibility. You can program like a bull in a china shop if you're not actively pract

Python offers programmers great power but with great power comes great responsibility. You can program like a bull in a china shop if you're not actively practicing principles such as those espoused in this checklist. On the other hand, be cognizant of your company's culture. It may not be acceptable that a release is delayed because the code isn't principled enough. "Make it work, make it right, make it fast" is an old programming adage that is still practiced by many people. Make sure you know what principles your organization follows and what the consequences are if you try to make things right before you ought to or are expected to.