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What is Git, How to Start Working With GitHub–a Beginner Friendly Overview

by Kateryna Koidan

2 May 2019 It looks like everybody in the tech world is using GitHub. Wondering if you need it too? Let's have a brief beginner-friendly overview to see what Git and GitHub are and how you can start working with them right away. What is Git? We are going to start with defining what Git is and how you can benefit from it. Git is an open-source distributed version control system. What does this mean in simple terms?

How do you Become a Successful Freelance Software Developer?

by Rasmus Ebsen

25 Apr 2019 Freelancers are workers who, for one reason or another, decided to work independently. Flexibility and continuous training are usually what interest programmers who approach this career. You might have a lot of questions and wonder: what does it take to become a freelance software developer? In this article, we will give you some tips on how to approach this career and become a successful freelance software developer. -- Tips to Become a Successful Freelance Software Developer Like all jobs, freelancing comes with its pros and cons.

Jupyter Notebook – the Free Editor for Python

by Dorota Wdzięczna

23 Apr 2019 If you have basic knowledge about Python and are looking for an IDE to work with on your own computer, consider the Jupyter Notebook. It is a good tool, especially for Data Science projects. What is Jupyter Notebook? Jupyter Notebook is an open-source server-client application used to create and run mainly Data Science projects. Where does its name come from? JUPYTER is an acronym of Julia, Python, and R, because they were the first programming languages supported by this editor.

Python IDE: PyCharm Tutorial for Beginners

by Dorota Wdzięczna

18 Apr 2019 -- The PyCharm IDE is one of the most popular editors used by professional Python developers and programmers. But if you are a beginner, don't worry, it can help you too! Find out how to create Python projects using PyCharm and what basic features can help you write code more efficiently. The PyCharm IDE is one of the most popular editors used by professional Python developers and programmers.

Why Python Should Be Your First Programming Language – Python Basics Course Review

by Magdalena Wojtas

16 Apr 2019 Python was my love at first sight. It was at the very beginning of my interest in programming when I took my first Python course, and I instantly fell in love with this language. Unfortunately, I had few opportunities to work professionally in the Python environment, but I kept learning after hours, just for fun, until my new job became too demanding and I simply had no more time for my coding hobby.

How to Install the PyCharm IDE (Windows and Ubuntu)

by Dorota Wdzięczna

11 Apr 2019 This tutorial will show you how to install the PyCharm IDE on your own computer–whether you have Windows or Ubuntu. To start developing with the PyCharm IDE, you need to download and install it on your computer's operating system. PyCharm is an editor developed by the JetBrains company. As of today, it is the most popular IDE used by Python developers. Knowing this, JetBrains delivers PyCharm in three versions: Professional (full-featured IDE), Community (lightweight IDE, not full-featured), and Educational (community IDE with added education features).

Python Drawing: Intro to Python Matplotlib for Data Visualization (Part 2)

9 Apr 2019 Ever wondered how you can use Python to create stunning data visualizations? In the first part of this series, we saw how to draw line plots and histograms using the matplotlib library. We also saw how to change the default size of a plot and how to add titles, axes, and legends to a plot. In this article, we'll see a few more types of plots that can be drawn using the matplot library with pro tips on how to improve them.

How to Work with Python Date and Time Objects

by Kateryna Koidan

4 Apr 2019 At some point in your Python journey, you'll definitely need to work with dates, times, or both. Learn all the basics of date and time in Python with this short tutorial. Need to calculate how long it's been since a given date? Working with date and time objects in Python? In this beginner's guide, we'll take a look at how to write programs with these two key data types in Python.

Python Drawing: Intro to Python Matplotlib for Data Visualization (Part 1)

2 Apr 2019 Want to know how Python is used for plotting and data visualization? Interested in learning one of the most commonly used data visualization libraries in Python? If so, you're in the right place. In this installment of a two-part tutorial, we'll learn how to use matplotlib, one of the most commonly used data visualization libraries in Python. Over the course of both articles, we'll create different types of graphs, including:

Python Set Operations and More: All You Need to Know About Python Sets

by Kateryna Koidan

28 Mar 2019 Even if you're just starting your Python journey, you've most likely come across Python sets. But do you know how to use them effectively? This article aims to cover all the main Python set operations to give you a better feel for when and how to use this important data structure. What Are Python Sets? First, let's start with the basics. A set is a built-in type in Python that has a number of important characteristics:

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