Python Random String Generator

You never know when you might need to generate a random string while writing Python code, and it’s good to know how. Some examples of when you might want to use a...

A Beginner’s Guide to Python Lists

Python lists often perform the function of arrays in other languages. What is a Python List? Lists are one of the most important data structures in Python programming. A list is a...

Understanding the yield Keyword in Python

In this post, we will look at the yield keyword in Python and explore how it can be used to create efficient and elegant code. What is the yield Keyword in Python?...

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...

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...

Python Coding Challenge – Duck Duck Goose

Here’s a fun Python coding challenge that can be adapted to different levels of ability. Remember the game Duck Duck Goose from school? You sit in a circle and one player walks...

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