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How to Survive as a Python Freelancer

by Jakub Romanowski

14 Jan 2021 So, you’ve learned Python and want to make your living as a freelance Python programmer. Good for you! But there are some things you should know before getting started on the freelance life. “The world is a jungle and you must fight to survive!” Do you often hear such words from the lips of online coaches and pseudo-motivational speakers? Well ... It annoys me too, but unfortunately there is some truth to this saying.

The Best Python Talks on YouTube

by Jakub Romanowski

7 Jan 2021 Learning Python on YouTube? It’s a thing! If you want to get an overview of this popular programming language, check out our picks for the best Python lectures on the ‘Tube. Be honest: Does YouTube only mean funny cat clips and new Ariana Grande or Drake music videos to you? Don’t get me wrong – I love them too, but YouTube is much more. If you know where to look, it’s actually a great place to learn something new from experts.

Where to Find a Python Job

by Jakub Romanowski

31 Dec 2020 Are you learning to program in Python? Then you're already winning, but the ultimate victory will be finding a new job that uses your new skills. Easier said than done? I’ve prepared a list of websites where you can find lots of Python job postings. There are many interesting places where you can find Python job openings. However, I chose the most popular ones because they draw the most employers and headhunters.

What's the Best Way to Practice Python?

by Rebecca McKeown

24 Dec 2020 Want to practice Python but don’t know the best way to go about it? We’ve come to the rescue with 10 ways you can practice Python online. All of them are useful, most are fun, and some might even make you new friends! Just like Grandma always used to say, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. Source: giphy.com Kitties can relax – it’s Python practice we’re talking about.

How to Write a For Loop in Python

by Kateryna Koidan

17 Dec 2020 The for loop is one of the basic tools in Python. You will likely encounter them at the very beginning of your Python journey. In this article, I’ll give you a brief overview of the for loop in Python and demonstrate with examples how you can use it to iterate over different types of sequences. What Is a For Loop in Python? Python is a powerful programming language that can be used for just about anything, and the for loop is one of its fundamental tools.

A New Python Course is Here! Join the Fun with “Python Practice: Word Games”

by Jakub Romanowski

10 Dec 2020 Do you want to practice Python? Are you looking for Python exercises for beginners? Why not have fun while learning? Crack the code or become a Scrabble Master in this free Python course, Python Practice: Word Games. LearnPython.com presents the Python Practice: Word Games course. This set of simple programming exercises is for beginners and intermediate users. If you are learning Python and have finished the Python Basics courses, now's the time to test how much you know.

How to Read Excel Files in Python

by Yiğit Aras Tunalı

3 Dec 2020 Have you worked with Excel files? I’ll show you how to read them into Python so that you can automate Excel-related tasks. If you are a data analyst, a data engineer, or someone who otherwise writes scripts to automate simple tasks, there is a high likelihood that you have worked with or will work with Excel files. In this article, we will go over how to read Excel files into Python.

Jobs You Can Get When You Learn Python

by Jakub Romanowski

26 Nov 2020 You learn and practice Python – everything to improve your day-to-day work or to help you change jobs. Well, the science itself is fun, but ultimately, all of these efforts have to pay off. In this article, I propose five types of positions to consider for when you have learned and mastered Python. Ready for a change? See which one might be for you. You've probably heard a lot about why you should learn Python, and about how it is one of the fastest-growing programming languages in the world.

How to Check Your Python Version

by Kateryna Koidan

19 Nov 2020 Chances are you have heard about Python 2 and Python 3. Although they are two versions of the same language, they have different syntax; code written in Python 3 might not work in Python 2. So, let’s discover how you can check your Python version on the command line and in the script on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Python is one of the most popular programming languages. With its simple syntax, high productivity, and amazing open-source libraries, Python can be used for just about anything.

How to Read CSV Files Python

by Yiğit Aras Tunalı

12 Nov 2020 Have you encountered CSV files? In this article, I’ll show you what CSV files are and how easy it is to work with them in Python. If you are working as a back-end developer or data scientist, chances are that you’ve already dealt with CSV files. It is one of the most used formats for working with and transferring data. Many Python libraries can handle CSVs, but in this article, we’ll focus on Python’s csv module.

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