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In this screencast, you will learn the basics of using the popular lxml (https://lxml.de/) package for parsing XML. You can also read the chapter this video is based on here or get the book on Leanpub
Python 101: Episode #31 – Parsing XML with the lxml Package Read More »
In this screencast we will learn how to install 3rd party modules and packages using easy_install, pip and from source. You can also read the chapter this video is based on here or get the book on Leanpub
Python 101: Episode #29 – Installing Packages Read More »
The more you do programming, the more you will here about how you should test your code. You will hear about things like Extreme Programming and Test Driven Development (TDD). These are great ways to create quality code. But how does testing fit in with Jupyter? Frankly, it really doesn’t. If you want to test
Testing Jupyter Notebooks Read More »
In this episode, you will learn the basics of using Python’s doctest and unittest modules. You can also read the chapter this video is based on here or get the book on Leanpub Related Articles Python 3 Testing: An Intro to unittest Python 102: An Intro to TDD and unittest
Python 101: Episode #28 – An intro to Testing Read More »
When working with Jupyter Notebook, you will find yourself needing to distribute your Notebook as something other than a Notebook file. The most likely reason is that you want to share the content of your Notebook to non-technical users that don’t want to install Python or the other dependencies necessary to use your Notebook. The
How to Export Jupyter Notebooks into Other Formats Read More »
In this screencast you will learn the basics of profiling your code using Python’s built-in cProfile module. You can read the chapter this screencast is based on here – http://python101.pythonlibrary.org/ or get a copy of the book on Leanpub.
Python 101 – Episode #27: Profiling Python Code Read More »
In this screencast you will learn how to use lambdas in Python. You can read the chapter this screencast is based on here: http://python101.pythonlibrary.org/ or purchase the book on Leanpub Related Articles Python 101: Lambda Basics The Python Lambda
Python 101: Episode #26 – lambdas Read More »
In this episode, you will learn the basics of Python decorators and what the are good for. You can read the chapter this screencast is based on here: http://python101.pythonlibrary.org/ or purchase the book on Leanpub You can also read about decorators in a couple of other articles on my blog: Python: All About Decorators Python
Python 101: Episode #25 – Decorators Read More »
I don’t usually write about my book writing while the book is in progress on my blog, but I know some readers probably wonder why there are times where I am not writing blog posts as regularly as I usually do. The reason is usually because I am deep into writing chapters for a book
Jupyter Notebook 101: Writing Update Read More »
Learn the basics of Python’s built-in XML modules, minidom and ElementTree. You can read the chapter this is based on here: http://python101.pythonlibrary.org/chapter23_xml.html or get the book from Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/python_101
Python 101: Episode #23 – Working with XML Read More »
It’s the start of a new school year, so I am running a new sale this Fall. Feel free to check out my current sales: ReportLab: PDF Processing in Python Python 201: Intermediate Python Python 101 Jupyter Noteboook 101 (Pre-order / Early Access) – Est. delivery November 2018 These sales will last until Sept. 1st.
Fall eBook Sale 2018 Read More »
In this screencast, you will learn the basics of using Python’s threading module. If reading is more your thing, then check out the chapter this is based on over at http://python101.pythonlibrary.org/ or get the book at https://leanpub.com/python_101
Python 101: Episode #21 – Using Threads Read More »
I recently released a new book entitled ReportLab: PDF Processing with Python. In celebration of a successful launch, I have decided to do a little contest. Rules Post a comment telling me why you would want a copy The most clever or heartfelt commenter will be chosen by me The contest will run starting now
Book Contest: ReportLab: PDF Processing with Python Read More »
In this screencast, you will learn the basics of Python’s sys module from the standard library. You can also read the chapter this screencast is based on here or on Leanpub Check out the entire Python 101 Screencast play list
Python 101: Episode #20 – The sys module Read More »
There’s only two days left to join the Kickstarter for my latest book, Jupyter Notebook 101. It’s also one of the best times to help out as you get to help shape the book right now. I always take my reader’s feedback when writing my books into consideration and have added lots of extra information
Only 2 Days Left for Jupyter Notebook 101 Read More »