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20 Dec 2022
Luke Hande

Best Python Packages for Excel

At some point, you’ll probably need to work with data from an Excel spreadsheet. How can you work with Excel data and files in Python? We review some of the best Python packages for Excel in this article. An Excel spreadsheet is a very common way of storing tabular data. But Excel is not without its problems, as we discussed in the article Excel Alternative: What to Learn as a Data Analyst.
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19 Dec 2022
Kamila Ostrowska

Common Interview Questions for Your Next Python Job

Learning Python is a great option – it’s one of the most in-demand programming languages. If you are about to start your career with Python, you’ll have to prepare yourself for job interview questions. In this article, I will help you with this task. If you don’t want to be surprised during a recruitment process, give yourself plenty of time to prepare for a Python job interview. I recommend first reviewing your knowledge with the help of one of our online courses, like the free Python Basics: Part 1.
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14 Dec 2022
Soner Yıldırım

The 5 Best Python Books for Beginners

There are lots of books for Python beginners out there. In this article, I’ll share the five that are most worth your time. Online courses are the best source of Python knowledge. This does not mean, however, that you cannot enhance your learning with other resources. In this article, I will show you 5 Python books you should read. They will help you spread your wings in the field of coding and start thinking like a programmer.
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12 Dec 2022
Xavier Rigoulet

Should I Learn Python or Java in 2023?

Which programming language do you learn first: Python or Java? In this article, we try to answer these and other burning questions. We have been talking about Python for years now. You may be wondering when the craze will fade. You may even think it is already too late to jump on the bandwagon! It begs the question of whether learning Python is still worth it. Python and Java are two of the most popular programming languages, ranking first and third, respectively, according to the October 2022 TIOBE Index.
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7 Dec 2022
Alexandre Bruffa

Python Standard Library Gems: Little-Known But Useful Packages that Come with Python

In this article, we will demonstrate some Python packages that aren’t very well-known but are very useful. Packages are basically completed Python code (classes, functions, etc.) that you can use  in your projects. They are usually located in a specific directory of your environment. You can create your own custom Python packages or download plenty of fabulous and free Python packages from the PyPI official repository.    If you’re not already familiar with Python, I suggest you check out our Learn Programming with Python track, which introduces you to the fundamentals of programming.
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5 Dec 2022
Jakub Romanowski

Python Course of the Month – How to Read and Write CSV Files in Python

If you deal with data, you work with CSV files sooner or later. It is one of the most popular data storage formats in the world. Would you like to use Python to make your day-to-day tasks easier? You can now do it with our December Python Course of the Month, How to Read and Write CSV Files in Python! Learning Python is a great idea. It is one of those skills that change your world.
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30 Nov 2022
Juliano Luiz Faccioni

How to Loop Over Multiple Lists in Python

Learn how to loop over multiple lists side-by-side in Python – one element at a time. These techniques will work even if the lists have different lengths! Looping over lists is one of the most basic skills in Python. In some situations, you may find yourself having to loop over multiple lists side-by-side, taking one element from each list and performing an operation with it. If you’re new to Python, it is not always obvious how to do that or what caveats and best practices exist for this task.
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28 Nov 2022
Alexandre Bruffa

5 Reasons to Learn Python in 2023

Why learn Python in 2023? There are many reasons, some related to career and earnings, others to personal development. In this article, I will demonstrate why learning Python should be one of your New Year’s resolutions. You got here because you’re wondering why you should start learning Python. Maybe you haven't made up your mind yet and you’d like to get more facts. This is the first sign that you may become a programmer – we call it the analytical mindset.
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23 Nov 2022
Juliano Luiz Faccioni

Python Scripts vs. Jupyter Notebooks: Pros and Cons

Learn the ins and outs of Python scripts and Jupyter Notebooks, including when to use each one. There are many tools available to Python developers. Since this language’s early days, Python scripts have been the canonical way of writing and sharing Python code. But in the past few years, Jupyter Notebooks have gained considerable recognition among data scientists as a powerful tool for testing ideas and sharing results. But what exactly sets Jupyter Notebooks apart from Python scripts?
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21 Nov 2022
Luke Hande

How to Run a Python Script in Windows

If you want to learn Python, you’ll need to know how to run Python scripts or .py files in Windows. Find out what you need to do in this article! When it comes to operating systems, there are three main ones for personal computers: Microsoft Windows, Apple’s macOS, and Linux. You can use any of these operating systems to develop and run your Python programs. However, there are subtle differences you need to keep in mind while developing your projects.
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