Learn Python Programming
How to set up Visual Studio Code for Python development
Visual Studio Code is an amazing editor for Python. Here are a few extensions, tips, and tricks I've learned over the years!
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Python Snippets
Generating a Collection of Random Numbers in Python
In this post we learn about choices and sample: two useful functions in the random module used for generating collections of random values.
Python Snippets
Updating Python Dictionaries
In this snippet post we look at the update method for dictionaries. We can use update to change several values at once or extend dictionaries with new keys.
GUI Development
Side values in Tkinter's pack geometry manager
This week we continue our journey into GUI development with Tkinter, and explore how to use the side configuration option in the pack geometry manager.
Python Snippets
Extending Python Lists
In this week's Python snippet post we look at the extend method for lists. Extend works a lot like append, but allows us to append many values at once.
GUI Development
Tkinter's Pack Geometry Manager
In this post we dive into GUI development and take an important step towards understanding Tkinter's pack geometry manager.
Python Snippets
Python Dictionaries and Loops
In this post we cover various ways we can iterate over dictionaries. Learn how to use the items and values methods to write more Pythonic loops with dicts.
Python Snippets
Python's zip_longest Function
zip is an incredibly powerful tool, but it has its limitations. Learn about zip_longest so you can zip collections of any length without losing data!
Coding Interview Problems
Coding Interview Problems: Palindromes
We're back tackling another common coding interview problem. This time we're tackling palindromes! Avoid common problems and impress at your next interview.
Python Snippets
Using zip in Python
Python's zip function is extremely powerful and can simplify your code greatly, particularly when working with multiple iterables at the same time. In this post we cover a few ways to use it!
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How to Start Learning Python
Want to start learning Python? Wondering where and how to begin? We'd love to help. In fact, it's what we do!
Python Snippets
A Closer Look at Python's Print Function
Print is one of the first functions we encounter when learning Python, but it can do a lot more than say "Hello, world!". Learn about print's other options and master this common function!