The histogram is one of the most important plots for you to know. You’ll use it every time you explore a dataset. It is the go-to plot for plotting one variable. In this article, you’ll learn the basics and some intermediate ideas. You’ll plot histograms like a pro in no time using Python and matplotlib. …
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Python comes with several built-in data types. These are the foundational building blocks of the whole language. They have been optimised and perfected over many years. In this comprehensive tutorial, we will explore one of the most important: the dictionary (or dict for short). For your convenience, I’ve created a comprehensive 8000-word eBook which you …
Life is unpredictable. Sometimes good things happen out of the blue like you find $100 on the floor. And sometimes bad things happen, like your flight being canceled because of bad weather. Most programming languages have a module to deal with randomness. Python is no exception coming with the module named random and in this …
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In this article, I’ll explain the np.linspace function, how to use it and when you should. It has got a bit of a reputation for being complicated but, as you’ll see, it really isn’t! So, let’s get a quick overview first. Syntax: numpy.linspace(start, stop, num=50, endpoint=True, retstep=False, dtype=None, axis=0) Argument Default Description start – The …
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Python’s math module provides you with some of the most popular mathematical functions you may want to use. In this article, I’ll take you through the most common ones. You can also watch the following tutorial video in which I’ll guide you through the article: The math module is part of the Python standard library, …
Creating animations in matplotlib is reasonably straightforward. However, it can be tricky when starting, and there is no consensus for the best way to create them. In this article, I show you a few methods you can use to make amazing animations in matplotlib. Matplotlib Animation Example The hardest thing about creating animations in matplotlib …
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Are you tired with the same old 2D plots? Do you want to take your plots to the next level? Well look no further, it’s time to learn how to make 3D plots in matplotlib. In addition to import matplotlib.pyplot as plt and calling plt.show(), to create a 3D plot in matplotlib, you need to: …
If you’ve already learned how to make basic 3d plots in maptlotlib and want to take them to the next level, then look no further. In this article, I’ll teach you how to create the two most common 3D plots (surface and wireframe plots) and a step-by-step method you can use to create any shape …
Are you tired with the same old 2D plots? Do you want to take your plots to the next level? Well look no further, it’s time to learn how to make 3D plots in matplotlib. In addition to import matplotlib.pyplot as plt and calling plt.show(), to create a 3D plot in matplotlib, you need to: …
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Do you want to plot numerical data? And do it in a beautiful, engaging, and scientifically sound way? And do all of this in a few simple lines of code? You’re in the right place! A great way to plot numerical data is the matplotlib boxplot. It displays the median, the interquartile range, and outliers …
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You’ve plotted some data in Matplotlib but you don’t know which data shows what? It’s time for a legend! How to add a legend in Python’s Matplotlib library? Label it with the label keyword argument in your plot method. Before plt.show(), call plt.legend() your plot will be displayed with a legend. Here’s the minimal example: …
I’ve always struggled with the plt.imshow() method of Python’s matplotlib library. To help you and I master it, I’ve written the most in-depth resource about it on the web. As a bonus resource, you can play my walkthrough video that takes you through all the code in this article: To show an image in matplotlib, …