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15 Oct 2020
Rebecca McKeown

Why Learn Python in 2021

There are a million resolutions you could make for 2021: taking up extreme knitting, limbo dancing, or rhinoceros riding. But deciding to learn Python in 2021? Now, that could be your smartest move to date. Guys, guys, guys! It’s less than THREE MONTHS until the end of 2020. Three months! That’s just enough time to start a diet, gain 20lbs, and learn Python. You heard me. The New Year is fast approaching, and we all know what that means.
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8 Oct 2020
Jakub Romanowski

Welcome to LearnPython.com

Do you want to learn programming or data processing? Do you dream of a career in data science? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, you've come to the right place. LearnPython.com is here! With great pleasure and undisguised pride, the team behind LearnSQL.com announces the launch of a new learning platform: LearnPython.com. It is the perfect place for everyone who wants to enter the world of coding and knows that Python will give them new career opportunities.
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4 Feb 2020
Marija Ilic

Lists and List Comprehension in Python

Everything you need to get started with lists and list comprehension in Python. Here comes the New Year — the perfect time for your own personal re-evaluation and a retrospective of the last year. It's also a great time to sit down and write a list of New Year's resolutions that you are planning to achieve in the incoming year. Are you going to write it on paper or will you reach for your laptop and, like any other nerd, use Excel or some other tool like Python to save and maintain this list?
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16 Jan 2020
Kateryna Koidan

How to Use Python Dictionaries

Wondering how to get the most out of Python dictionaries? In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover all you need to know to effectively use dictionaries in your studies and in real-world projects. What Is a Python Dictionary? A Python dictionary is yet another very useful and important data type. Basically, Python dictionaries are an unordered collection of data values. However, in contrast to other data types, a dictionary's elements are key-value pairs instead of single data values.
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14 Jan 2020
Tihomir Babic

Getting Started with Python Part 1: Data Types

Want to learn Python but think you have to know something before you start? You don't! That's the whole point of learning, as you'll see. So you want to learn Python, but something is stopping you. What is it? The usual misconception that stops people from doing something is that they should know everything, even before they start learning. This misconception makes you think everybody was born with their knowledge and that you're never going to reach their level.
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9 Jan 2020
Dorota Wdzięczna

13 Top Python Libraries You Should Know in 2020

Python provides a lot of libraries to help developers with their work. Which of them will be the most popular in 2020? And which are worth your time? Here are our picks for the 13 top Python libraries. Python is one of the most popular programming languages. Many developers choose Python because it's easy to learn and good for varied tasks, including data science, machine learning, data analysis and visualization, and web or desktop app development.
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19 Dec 2019
Marija Ilic

How to Generate Random Numbers in Python

Sometimes you need a random number or element. How can Python help? The truth is that randomness is all around us. Think about the lottery, a dice roll, or the (extreme) randomness of your office's Secret Santa workings. In this article, we'll discuss pseudo-randomness, how it's different from true randomness, and how it can be applied in Python to generate random numbers. We'll also delve into some more advanced topics, like reproducible coding with random numbers and using the choice() and choices() functions to return random string elements from a list.
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17 Dec 2019
Kateryna Koidan

Array vs. List in Python – What's the Difference?

Both lists and arrays are used to store data in Python. Moreover, both data structures allow indexing, slicing, and iterating. So what's the difference between an array and a list in Python? In this article, we'll explain in detail when to use a Python array vs. a list. Python has lots of different data structures with different features and functions. Its built-in data structures include lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries.
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12 Dec 2019
Rebecca McKeown

Why Is Python So Popular?

Learn Python, save lives. Yep, you heard me. No, I'm not talking about dragging babies from burning buildings or solving tensions in the Middle East. And no, perhaps you won't win a slew of civic hero awards anytime soon or collect the keys to the city. But there are certainly some compelling reasons why Python is so popular. Among them are some life-saving applications. In this article, we'll look at the many and varied uses of Python, the characteristics that make it so incredibly popular, as well as some of the downsides you should be aware of before choosing Python as your new language-learning challenge.
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5 Dec 2019
Kamila Ostrowska

Coding Wo[men]'s World: How to Start Coding

Beware! This is not a motivational article. If you are not interested in how to start coding, don't read this. However, if you want to know how and where to start learning programming, please continue reading. When I started to think about learning to code, I decided to write about women's stories because of the stereotypes they face. Many women want to try coding but are afraid of it.
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