Introduction to Python NumPy
NumPy is a powerful Python library for working with numerical data. It is primarily used for scientific computing and data analysis. NumPy provides a number of functions and operations that are faster...
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A Beginner’s guide to Exceptions in Python
An exception is an error that occurs during the execution of a program. This article will discuss how to handle exceptions in Python programming with try-except blocks. This is a very important...
Calculating the Area and Perimeter of Shapes using Python
I’ve argued for a long time that Computer Science and Mathematics teaching could and should be much more integrated. For a long time, excellent mathematics educators have made use of graphics calculators...
Python Off-by-One Errors
Off-by-one errors are a type of logic error in Python programming, which are surprisingly common and can easily trip you up until you gain the habit of thinking really carefully about you...
Working with CSV Files in Python
CSV, or comma-separated values, is a simple file format for storing tabular data. It’s a popular format for data interchange, as it’s easy to read and write and it’s supported by a...
Books for Learning Mathematics for Computing
From positioning items on the screen to dealing with complex simulations of the laws of physics in animated games, to finding ways to optimise information flow in a vast network, the fields...
Python Adjacent Indices Challenge
In this article we will look at how to use Python to determine whether two indices in a list are adjacent. Say you have a list like in the image, where the...
Tangram Puzzle
Puzzles are an excellent way to develop your problem solving skills and have fun at the same time. The Tangram Puzzle is a classic puzzle from China which involves rearranging 7 pieces...
Python Anagrams Challenge
Checking whether two strings are anagrams of each other is a fairly common coding challenge or kata. At a local meetup recently, we looked at an extended version of the challenge: not...
Thinking about Thinking – Recommended Books
Studying algorithms and algorithmic thinking is not only helpful for the the direct application of their concepts and techniques. It is also a way to develop thinking skills per se. A bit...