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.
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.
How to Performance Test Python Code: timeit, cProfile, and More
Have you ever wondered how you can performance test you Python code? Luckily, I’ve compiled a short list of options which include timeit and cProfile.
How to Print on the Same Line in Python: Print and Write
While Python is often convenient, sometimes it’s not. For instance, it’s unclear how you would print on the same line in Python. Luckily, we have the answer!
How to Format a String in Python: Interpolation, Concatenation, and More
In this article, we learn how to format a string in Python using a handful of techniques including concatenation and interpolation.
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!