pandas Part 4 – the DataFrame Class
In the previous two parts of this series we were talking about the Series class in general and about creating… Read More »pandas Part 4 – the DataFrame Class
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August 2020
openpyxl Part 2 – Retrieving Data from a Spreadsheet
In the previous part of the series we created a simple spreadsheet and saved it as wb1.xlsx. Today we’ll retrieve… Read More »openpyxl Part 2 – Retrieving Data from a Spreadsheet
String Statistical Methods in Python
There are lots of string methods that we can use. In one of my previous articles I was talking about… Read More »String Statistical Methods in Python
Kivy Part 25 – Canvas Vertex Instructions
In the previous part we were talking in general about Canvas, coordinate space and Canvas drawing instructions, so vertex instructions… Read More »Kivy Part 25 – Canvas Vertex Instructions
String Formatting Methods in Python
Today we’ll be talking about string formatting methods. Here’s the video version of the article: If you haven’t read my… Read More »String Formatting Methods in Python
openpyxl Part 1 – A Simple Workbook
In this series we’ll be using the openpyxl module to work on spreadsheets. In this part we’ll install the module… Read More »openpyxl Part 1 – A Simple Workbook
pandas Part 3 – Creating Series Objects
In the previous part we introduced the Series class, which is one of the fundamental data types in pandas. Let’s… Read More »pandas Part 3 – Creating Series Objects
Panda3D Part 2 – A Basic Panda3D App
Most programming tutorials, regardless of which programming language or framework you are learning, begin with a very basic program where… Read More »Panda3D Part 2 – A Basic Panda3D App
The String Format Operator
Today we’ll be talking about the string format operator. The string format operator is not the preferable way of formatting… Read More »The String Format Operator
pandas Part 2 – the Series Class
In the previous part we installed pandas, or, if you have the Anaconda distribution of Python, we just made it… Read More »pandas Part 2 – the Series Class
Using Dictionaries to Format Strings
Today we’ll learn how to use dictionaries to format strings. If you haven’t read my previous articles on formatting strings,… Read More »Using Dictionaries to Format Strings
Panda3D Part 1 – Installing Panda3D
In this series we’ll be working on a 3D game, Slugrace 3D, where players will put bets on racing slugs.… Read More »Panda3D Part 1 – Installing Panda3D
pandas Part 1 – Introduction to Pandas
pandas is a Python module that builds on top of numpy and is used to deal with data in a… Read More »pandas Part 1 – Introduction to Pandas
Advanced String Formatting with the format Method
Today we’ll learn some advanced techniques of formatting strings with the format method. If you haven’t read my article on… Read More »Advanced String Formatting with the format Method
String Formatting with the format method and f-strings
Today we’ll be talking about string formatting with the format method and f-strings. Strings often need formatting. There are a… Read More »String Formatting with the format method and f-strings
Kivy Part 24 – Introduction to the Canvas Object
In the previous parts we created all the basic screens our app needs. But they are not very eye-catching. And… Read More »Kivy Part 24 – Introduction to the Canvas Object
Raw Strings in Python
Today we’ll be talking about raw strings. A raw string is a string with suppressed escape sequences. If you want… Read More »Raw Strings in Python
Light Alley Animation in Blender
Today we’ll be making a Light Alley animation in Blender. I’ll be using the 2.81 version of Blender. In particular,… Read More »Light Alley Animation in Blender
Strings with Escape Sequences in Python
Today we’ll be talking about escape sequences. Escape characters / sequences are characters used to escape the special meaning of… Read More »Strings with Escape Sequences in Python
String Concatenation and Repetition in Python
Today we’ll be talking about string concatenation and repetition. Concatenation and repetition work with all sequences, not only strings. String… Read More »String Concatenation and Repetition in Python
String Immutability in Python
Today we’ll be talking about string immutability. Here you can watch the video version of this article: Strings are immutable.… Read More »String Immutability in Python
String Comparison and Membership in Python
Today we’ll be talking about string comparison and membership. Here’s the video version of this article if you prefer to… Read More »String Comparison and Membership in Python
String Literals with Single, Double and Triple Quotes
Today we’ll be talking about string literals. We can use single, double or triple quotes for string literals. Here’s an… Read More »String Literals with Single, Double and Triple Quotes
numpy Part 14 – The dot product
Today we’ll be talking about the dot function from the numpy module which is used to calculate the dot product.… Read More »numpy Part 14 – The dot product
Recursive Implementation of the Towers of Hanoi Game
Today we’ll write a program that will recursively implement the Towers of Hanoi game. If you prefer to watch the… Read More »Recursive Implementation of the Towers of Hanoi Game
Cloth Simulation in Blender
Today we’ll be making a cloth simulation in Blender. I’ll be using the 2.81 version of Blender. In particular, we’ll… Read More »Cloth Simulation in Blender
Kivy Part 23 – Slugrace – Game Over Screen GUI
In the previous parts we created all the basic screens, or, to be precise, separate apps at this point. In… Read More »Kivy Part 23 – Slugrace – Game Over Screen GUI
The Boolean Type in Python
Today we’ll be talking about the boolean type in Python. The boolean data type can have only one of two… Read More »The Boolean Type in Python
Bitwise Operators in Python
Today we’ll be talking about bitwise operators in Python. Here’s the video version of the article: Bitwise operators work on… Read More »Bitwise Operators in Python
Binary Numbers in Python
Today we’ll be talking about binary numbers. Here’s the video version of the article: Computers don’t understand numbers. They only… Read More »Binary Numbers in Python