Category: Python

Python is a hugely important programming language in the modern world. It is used for Data Science, Web Development, as an educational tool and much more. This category contains expert lessons to help you master Python programming.

Python books for beginners

Python books for beginners

There is no doubt that the best way to learn to program is to practice. However, this is not enough. After all, if you practice typing for many years with just two...
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Installing Python Packages with pip

Installing Python Packages

One of the things which makes Python awesome is the quality and quantity of open source packages available to extend its power. This means the with the right package and just a...
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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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Prime Numbers in Python

Prime Numbers in Python

In this article we are going to look a some different ways to check whether a number is prime using Python. As well as being an interesting and useful exercise, this exploration...
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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 Object Oriented Programming

PYTHON OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

Object-Oriented programming is an essential skill for any serious Python programmer. It is one of the most important programming paradigms, and vast amounts of code exist which make use of it. GETTING...
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Python Loop Invariants

PYTHON LOOP INVARIANTS

Writing robust code is always a good idea, but is particularly important for mission critical contexts, such as where safety is an issue. There are several historical examples of where faulty code...
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Python Triangle Numbers

TRIANGLE NUMBERS WITH PYTHON

This post explores some different ways of generating the famous Triangle Numbers with Python. Before reading on, have a go a writing some Python code to print out the first 10 Triangle...
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