Graphs in Python for A Level Computer Science

Part 1 – Networkx Basics networkx is a powerful python package that allows you to easily work with graphs in Python. Combining it with the matplotlib.pyplot package even makes it simple to...

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Python for GCSE Science and Maths

It often surprises me how little integration there seems to be between Computer Science and other STEM subjects. Just think of the possibilities! Python is the language of choice for working with...

Tron Classic Arcade Game in Python

In this article we will have more fun and games with the Python Turtle Graphics Module. There are so many things you can do with this module from very basic programs to...

GCSE Computer Science Circle Sector Challenge

Circle Sector Challenge for GCSE Computer Science

Maths GCSE and Computer Science GCSE are often taught very separately, and yet they make excellent companions. Writing a program to explore a topic from Maths can really help to understand the...

Pascal’s Triangle with Python

Coding Pascal’s Triangle with Python is a fun intermediate-level challenge. Pascal’s Triangle is a fascinating mathematical structure which contains many patterns. Each element in a row is formed by adding the two...

Triangle Symmetries with Python Turtle

Making connections between GCSE Computer Science and GCSE Maths is a great way to turbo-charge your learning in both subjects. There are so many areas where the same knowledge can come up...

The 15 Puzzle with Python Turtle Graphics

Around 40 years ago there was a craze which took off around the world. It was a 3-dimensional puzzle called the Rubik’s Cube which kept people in a state of semi-trance while...

Installing Python Packages with Pip

In this article you will learn how to install Python packages using the pip package installer. When you install Python on your computer, it comes with the standard library which is a...

The 21 Game with Python Turtle Graphics

Here’s something fun. The 21 Game is a two-player counting game where each player can add 1, 2, or 3, starting at zero, to the total. the total must not exceed 21...

Cleaner Python with PEP 8

Today we are going to look at two ways to make your Python code cleaner. What does that mean? Well, code is very often read by people other than the person who...

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