How to Merge Two Dictionaries in Python: Dictionary Comprehensions and Unpacking
Dictionaries by themselves are a great tool, but what if we have more than one? Today, we’re going to learn how to merge two dictionaries in Python.
How to Write a List Comprehension in Python: Modifying and Filtering
After covering so many common problems, I thought it would be fun just to explore a chunk of syntax known as the list comprehension in Python.
How to Sort a List of Dictionaries in Python: Sort and Sorted
When you work with data in Python, sometimes it’s handy to be able to sort a list of dictionaries. Luckily, I know just the way to do it!
How to Parse a Spreadsheet in Python: CSV Reader and DictReader
Sometimes you just need to parse a spreadsheet in Python. In this article, we’ll cover three methods which demonstrate just how to do that.
How to Sort a List of Strings in Python: Sort, Sorted, and More
Looking for a quick and dirty way to sort a list of strings in Python? Look now further than this The Renegade Coder tutorial which covers several methods.
How to Make a Python Script Shortcut with Arguments: Batch, Bash, and More
Got a Python script that you wish you could just double-click to run, but it has special arguments? Maybe a shortcut with arguments is the solution.
How to Get the Last Item of a List in Python: Iterable Unpacking and More
When you’re playing around in Python, sometimes it’s nice to be able to get the last item of a list. In this tutorial, we’ll cover just that.
How to Clone a List in Python: Slice, Copy, and More
Sometimes when we’re playing lists, we need to copy them, so we can modify them independently. In this tutorial, we’ll cover several ways to clone a list in Python.
How to Check if a List is Empty in Python: Type Flexibility and More
Manipulating lists can be fun, but it can also lead to some frustrating bugs if we’re not careful. After all, some lists are empty. Today, we’ll learn how to check if a list is empty in Python.
How to Convert Two Lists into a Dictionary in Python: Zip, Comprehensions, and Loops
Tired of iterating over a pair of lists? Want easy access to whatever you need from your data set? Lucky for you, this tutorial covers just how to convert two lists into a dictionary.