Kat McKelvieProblem Formulation and Solution Overview This article will show different ways to extract the first character of a Python string. To make it more interesting, we have the following scenario: The Government has asked Rivers Clothing to complete forms for each employee. These forms require the first character of the employee’s first name and their … Read more
This article will show you how to create and work with markdown files using Python. 💡 Markdown is an excellent tool with many features to spice up a flat-text file, such as changing text colors, adding bullet points, tables, and much more. A terrific way to add pizzazz to an otherwise dull file. To make … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview When working with data, you may encounter a string or list of strings containing two (2) double quotes. This article shows you how to remove one set of these double quotes. 💬 Question: How would we write code to remove the extra set of double quotes? We can accomplish this … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview This article will show you how to add elements to a Python set. ℹ️ Info: A Python set is a collection of unique item(s) saved in no particular order (unordered). A set cannot be changed. However, elements can be added and removed. Sets can also perform calculations like union, intersection, … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview This article focuses on working with a JSON file. JSON is an acronym for JavaScript Object Notation. This is a flat-text file formatted based on JavaScript (JS) Syntax. This file is most commonly noted for its ability to transmit data to/from web applications, such as sending/receiving data from a Server/Client … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview This article will show different ways to read and filter an Excel file in Python. To make it more interesting, we have the following scenario: Sven is a Senior Coder at K-Paddles. K-Paddles manufactures Kayak Paddles made of Kevlar for the White Water Rafting Community. Sven has been asked to … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview This article will show you how to retrieve a year from a DateTime Object in Python. Whether that being a year from a DateTime Object, a DataFrame, or even a NumPy array. 💬 Question: How would we write code to retrieve the Year from a DateTime Object? We can accomplish … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview This article will show you how 6 ways to remove List elements in Python. To make it more interesting, we have the following running scenario: Suppose you have a Christmas List containing everyone to buy a gift for. Once a gift is purchased, remove this person from the List. Once … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview Let’s say, for this article, you have been asked to write Python code that reads a file and displays one (1) character from that file per iteration until all contents have been read in. 💬 Question: How would you write this code? Well, this task can be completed by using … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview This article will show you how to read and display the first line of a file in Python. For this article, we will work with a flat-text file containing five (5) possible things to do during your lifetime. This file is saved to bucket_list.txt and placed into the current working … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview This article will show you how to code a Do-While Loop in Python. 💡 A Do-While loop is another way to iterate through data. This loop is available in other coding languages, such as C, C++, PHP, JavaScript, Basic, and more right out of the box! What’s unique about this … Read more
Problem Formulation and Solution Overview This article will show you how to get the length of a 2D Array in Python. These examples will generate a 2D array with two (2) arrays of five (5) random integers and return the array’s length to make it more interesting. 💬 Question: How would we write code to … Read more