Category: Python
Zero to Python Hero - Part 3/10 : Understanding Type Casting, Operators, User Input and String formatting (with Code Examples)
Type Casting & Checking What is Type Casting? Type casting (also called type conversion) is the process of converting a value from one data type to another. It’s like translating between different languages – sometimes you need to convert a number to text, or text to a number, so different parts of your program can work together.…
Read MoreZero to Python Hero - Part 2/10 : Understanding Python Variables, Data Types (with Code Examples)
Learning Python can feel overwhelming when you’re starting from scratch. I discovered this firsthand while researching about the Python resources online. As I went through countless tutorials, documentation pages, and coding platforms, I realized a frustrating truth: beginners often have to jump between multiple websites, books, and resources just to understand the basics. Even worse,…
Read MoreZero to Python Hero - Part 1/10: A Beginner guide to Python programming
What is Python? Why Use It? Python is a high, simple and readable level programming language that is known to be powerful. Python was designed by Guido van Rossum and published in 1991; it focuses on the readability of the code using clean syntax and indentation. Key Features: Why Use Python? Installing Python (Windows/Mac/Linux) For…
Read MoreHow to Remove Duplicates from a List in Python
In this article, we will learn how to remove duplicates from a list in Python. We have a list of names that contains duplicate entries, and our goal is to remove these additional names efficiently. While one approach could be to iterate through the list multiple times and check the frequency of each name, this…
Read MoreHow to use *args and **kwargs in Python
I have come to see that most new python programmers have a hard time figuring out the *args and **kwargs magic variables. So what are they ? First of all, let me tell you that it is not necessary to write *args or **kwargs. Only the * (asterisk) is necessary. You could have also written…
Read MoreTop Programming Languages for Data Science in 2024
Data science is the art of discovering patterns and hidden gems within vast data oceans. Think of it as being a detective of the digital age, unraveling mysteries using numbers, algorithms, and technology. Just like a detective needs the right tools, data scientists in 2024 also rely on a toolkit of powerful programming languages to…
Read MoreDenoising Images with Autoencoders Using TensorFlow and Python
In today’s digital world, images play an important role in various applications, from medical imaging to self-driving cars. However, images are often corrupted by noise during transmission or storage, which can hinder the performance of image processing algorithms. In this blog post, we will explore how to use autoencoders to denoise images. We will implement…
Read MoreHow to Use the Else Block in For and While Loops in Python
In this article, we will explore the uncommon syntax of the else block in both for and while loops. Understanding this difference is important before using it in your programs. We will look at the two sample programs: one using a for loop and another using a while loop. For Loop Example To create a…
Read MoreHow to use isinstance() Function in Python | isinstance() in Python
In this article, we will explore the isinstance() function, which is a built-in function in Python. This function is commonly used by professionals to compare two different data types and determine whether they are the same or not. By using isinstance(), we can easily check if a variable is of a specific data type before…
Read MoreDeque : Memory Efficient Alternative To Python Lists
In this blog, we will be covering deque, which stands for Double Ended Queue in Python. We will explore why this data structure is very useful, especially when managing a stack in Python. We will go over the methods that come with the Double Ended Queue and how we can use it to handle queues…
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