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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.

How to Learn Python Online for Free

by Jakub Romanowski

5 Nov 2020

What if I told you that you can learn Python for free? Here are some websites for learning Python that I can recommend. Python rocks! This programming language will allow you to do a lot. If you learn it, you can create applications, build websites, work with databases, and process data collected by you or your company. Sound cool? It is! And if you can learn Python for free, well, why not give it a try?

How to Install Python on Windows

by Dorota Wdzięczna

29 Oct 2020

Programming skills are in great demand in today’s market. One very popular and easy-to-learn language is Python. But knowing Python's syntax is not enough; you also need to know how to install Python on your computer, configure everything, and start creating your own new and brilliant projects. Fortunately, installing Python on Windows machines is not difficult. In this article, I’ll show you everything you need to know to get up and running.

New Python Course Now Available! Test your skills with “Python Basics. Practice”.

by Jakub Romanowski

22 Oct 2020

Are you a Python beginner? Or have you completed our Python Basics courses? In that case, congratulations – but you still have some way to go before you become a Python expert. In Python as in life, practice makes perfect. If you’re looking to practice your Python skills, you've come to the right place. Our Python Practice set will help you hone your knowledge. One of the biggest obstacles to making progress in Python is finding the right tasks and projects.

Why Learn Python in 2021

by Rebecca McKeown

15 Oct 2020

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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