Category: Computer Science

Explore the fascinating topic of Computer Science through the Python programming language.

Algorithm Animations

If a picture is worth 1000 words, an animation is worth even more! Fully understanding an algorithm can be hard, and it is helpful to be able to reason about it in...
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Python debugging

Python Debugging

Sometimes when debugging Python code, it is useful to be able to see the values of the variables at each step in its execution. This can be done with a debugging tool...
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Python Algorithm Analysis

Analysis of Algorithms with Python

The efficiency of algorithms is important. Imagine a program that took centuries to calculate the solution to a problem (like Deep Thought from the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy), or needed more...
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Python Collatz Conjecture

The Collatz Conjecture with Python

The Collatz Conjecture is an unsolved problem in Mathematics which lends itself nicely to exploration with Python. The idea is simple: Pick a positive whole number. If it’s odd, multiply it by...
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100 Doors Python Coding Challenge

100 Doors Python Coding Challenge

In this lesson we are going to look at a fun coding challenge in Python called “100 Doors”. It’s a great challenge for developing algorithmic thinking and Python programming skills. Image courtesy...
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