How to Convert a String to Lowercase in Python
As this series grows, I’ve started poking at seemingly simple problems to expose their complexity. This time, I thought it would be interesting to look at how to convert a …
How to Round a Number in Python: Truncation, Arithmetic, and More
Remember learning to round in grade school? Me too! The only problem is I don’t use the idea very often. As a result, I don’t always remember how to round …
How to Create a List in Python: Loops, Comprehensions, and More
As this series grows, I find myself digging back into the basics. Today, we’ll look at a few ways to create a list in Python.
How to Compute Absolute Value in Python: Control Flow, Abs(), and More
Today, I’m sharing a few ways to compute absolute value in Python. If you thought the standard library was the only way to get it done, buckle up!
How to Increment a Number in Python: Operators, Functions, and More
It’s surprisingly common to want to increment a number in Python. Yet, I haven’t seen a lot written about it. Here’s my attempt!
How to Brute Force Sort a List in Python: Bubble, Insertion, and Selection
Sorting is a common topic in computer science, so figured I’d put together an article on how to sort a list in Python using some of the simpler approaches.
How to Write a Loop in Python: While and For
If you’re trying Python for the first time, it’s a good idea to learn how to write a loop. Luckily, I’ve got you covered.
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.