Musical Bubble Sort in Python

I am a firm believer in offering a wide variety of perspectives on the topics I teach in Computer Science. I also like to make connections between Computer Science and other subjects....

The Stack Data Structure in Python

The stack is a wonderfully simple data structure which despite its simplicity makes many powerful algorithms possible. Some of the uses for a stack data structure in software development are: The Depth-First...

Python Programming Two Sum Interview Problem

This article is about a classic challenge that is often given in Python coding interviews. There are several different approaches you could take, but the aim is to come up with a...

Python Programming Challenge – Maximum Value in List

Here’s a python programming challenge for you to help you develop your problem solving and algorithmic thinking skills. Find the position of the maximum value in a Python list of integers. Some...

Python Turtle Graphics Fractal H-Tree Level 3

Fun with Fractals – Python Turtle Graphics

One of the great things about Python Turtle Graphics is how it gives you instant visual feedback on what you program is doing. This makes it a very powerful tool for exploring...

Rubik's Cube - Learn Computer Science Algorithms

What Are Algorithms & Why Are They Important?

What Is An Algorithm? An algorithm is a set of step-by-step procedures, or a set of rules to follow, for completing a specific task or solving a particular problem. Algorithms are all...

Python Strategy Game – Take the Last Stone

Here’s a fun game. Play it first with a friend if you can. Start with a number between 10 and 20. Take it in turns to subtract either one or two from...

Python Coding Challenge – Sum of Squares

Here’ a fun Python challenge involving just a bit of mathematical know-how: Write a function that takes an argument n and prints a pair of natural numbers x, y such that x²...

The Babylonian Square Root Algorithm in Python

Developing your algorithmic thinking skills is a great idea whatever your programming goals are. As well as making you a much better programmer, you will also need to develop theses skills if...

Recursion in Python Programming

In this article we discuss recursion in Python programming. Recursion is a fundamental concept in Computer Science, and regardless of what your development goals are, it is good to have an understanding...

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