How to Comment Code in Python: Inline, Multiline, and Docstring
How do you comment code in Python? Turns out there are three different ways, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
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8 Coolest Python Programming Language Features
Lately, I’ve been having fun writing Python lists (pun intended). As a result, here are some the coolest Python programming language features.
How to Add an Item to a List in Python: Append, Slice Assignment, and More
Whether or not you know how to add an item to a list in Python, you’ll want to read this article just to learn about slice assignment. Trust me.
How to Check if a String Contains a Substring in Python: In, Index, and More
One concept that threw me for a loop when I first picked up Python was checking if a string contains a substring. After all, in my first language, Java, the …
How to Perform a Reverse Dictionary Lookup in Python: Generator Expressions and More
When it comes to dictionaries, looking up a value by key is easy, but what about the reverse? Today, we’ll perform a reverse dictionary lookup in Python.
Democratic Synthesis: Taking Think-Pair-Share to the Next Level
While exploring active learning this semester, I accidentally created my own extended activity which I’ve been jokingly calling Democratic Synthesis.
81 Python Code Snippets for Everyday Problems
Everything you regularly Google just found its place in this list. Say hello to a growing list of Python code snippets for everyday problems.
JuxtaMIDI: A MIDI File Visualization Dashboard
Last spring, I put together a MIDI visualization dashboard with a partner for a grad school course. Today, I’m sharing the results.
Reflecting on My Fourth Semester of Teaching
And just like that, another semester of teaching has come and gone. Let’s talk about how my fourth semester of teaching went!
Dealing With Difficult College Students
As I gain experience, I’m continually reminded that there will always be difficult college students. This semester was no different.