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 Obfuscate Code in Python: A Thought Experiment
Are you worried that people might reverse engineer your script? One way to combat that issue is to obfuscate your code. Luckily, it’s not too hard to d
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 Python” Series Now Features Source Code
The “How to Python” series just got even better. Now, articles feature Jupyter Notebooks where you can play with the source code.
The Remainder Operator Works on Doubles in Java
The remainder operator is a staple in Java, but did you know it works on doubles as well? Now, you know!
How to Compare Strings in Python: Equality and Identity
In Python, if you want to compare strings, you need to understand the difference between equality and identity.