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Making HTTPS Requests in Python with Requests and Certifi

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 3, 2024

When making HTTPS requests in Python, it's important to have SSL/TLS certificate verification enabled to ensure secure connections.

Bundling SSL Certificates with PyInstaller and aiohttp

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Mar 3, 2024

Ensure SSL certificates and configuration are bundled properly for PyInstaller executables with aiohttp and SSL. Troubleshoot common issues.

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