Category: Python Strings

Strings are one of the fundamental data structures in computing, consisting of sequences of characters.

Python Anagrams Challenge

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...
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Python string methods

Practical Python String Methods

In this article we will look at some practical uses of Python string methods to manipulate text. Much of the the power of the internet depends on the ability to manipulate strings,...
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python 7 puzzle

Python Challenge – 7 Puzzle

Here’s a fun little puzzle for you, which lends itself well to a Python coding solution. Find a two-digit positive integer that becomes 7 times smaller when its leftmost digit is removed....
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Python user input

PYTHON USER INPUT

User input is one of the things which makes Python programming powerful and interesting, as it provides interactivity. This article shows you how to make Python ask for input from the user...
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Python functions

PYTHON FUNCTIONS

Functions are a very important aspect of Python programming. They provide a way to structure your code meaningfully and also to make parts of it reusable. Think of a function as being...
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Python for loops

Python Loops

The ability to repeat tasks many times in rapid succession is one of the things which makes computers so useful. In programming, the technical word for repeating things is iteration. This is...
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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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