Large Data Sets in Python: Pandas And The Alternatives
Pandas works well for small data sets, but for multi-gigabyte DataFrames, other tools may be needed. Read about some alternatives and optimizations in Pandas.
John Lockwood
Newsletter, 11/15/2022
Hello from CodeSolid, I hope you’re having another awesome week. It’s Tuesday (and it’s not election day), so it’s time to send you the latest goodies. New On CodeSolid Python Configuration FilesUntil I see the web statistics, it’s always a bit of a mystery to me which articles my readers will love, but I know … Read more
Python Configuration: Top Built-In and Third-Party Libraries
Python programs can be configured in many different ways. Understand the code you need for the various approaches and the best tools for the job.
How to Find Duplicates In a List in Python
Finding duplicates in a list is a common task. It’s simple to do for in Python for built-in types, but we also show how to do it with custom objects.
CodeSolid Python Newsletter: November 1, 2022
CodeSolid’s weekly newsletter features Python news, articles, and interesting repositories from around the web.
Python Errors: Exception Handling from Beginner to Expert
Python provides great error handling features for all types of exceptions. Learn both the mechanics of Python errors and the best practices in this tutorial.
CodeSolid Newsletter: October 25, 2022
This week Python 3.11 was released! Also features a lot of site updates here, and links to some great Python content around the web.
Matplotlib Coordinates: Graphing Math Functions in Python
Matplotlib is the most widely-used Python plotting library, but it’s not as intuitive to use for general math plotting as a dedicated “graphing calculator” like Desmos or WolframAlpha. Using it this way means you have to set up the Matplotlib coordinates and go through a few extra steps. The first issue that confronts us is … Read more
Writing a Python Custom Exception
Custom exceptions are extremely easy to write in Python, but may not always be needed. Learn how to create them and design best practices.
Python vs. MATLAB: Price, Performance, Features
MATLAB and Python are both popular tools for numerical computing. See how they compare to each other and to Octave on Performance, Features, Stability, More!
