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What are Python Lambda Functions? They weren’t something I could easily infer from casually seeing it in code or context clues. I had to do a little digging. What I took from my reading, is that they are more concisely written functions. My Setup Example They make this: Into this: I personally think they’re beautiful … Read morePython Lambda Functions For Idiots
So, you need to drop duplicates from an array in Python. Maybe you’re iterating through this array and calling an api and need to cut down on the super expensive networking? Regardless, it’s fairly straight forward. My Setup Python 3.xmacOS The Solution We use set() to drop duplicates from an array in Python. A set … Read moreDrop Duplicates From An Array In Python
To start off, screw the unconverted data remains error while using strptime in Python 2.x or 3.x. Of the many Python errors I’ve gotten this has to be one of the more vague ones. That being said, I do hate working with times and dates. Regardless, here’s your solution. My Setup Python 3.xmacOS Recreating the … Read moreUnconverted Data Remains Error While Using strptime in Python
Dropping duplicates from a Pandas DataFrame came into my purview when I noticed a script which contained a ton of networking was sloooooooow. Unfortunately, the endpoint didn’t support asynchronous API calls, so I was stuck getting the job done the ol’ fashioned way. My Setup Python 3.xmacOS The Problem I had tons of data in … Read moreDropping Duplicates From A Pandas DataFrame
So you’re getting the TypeError: argument of type ‘int’ is not iterable error message. I came across this issue when calling an api, extracting some data from a json object, and trying to determine if I needed to do something with that info. Bite Size Soln for Those in a Rush In short, you’re trying … Read moreTypeError: Argument of Type ‘int’ is not Iterable
Need help making a Python Wrapper for your REST API? Python is my personal favorite programming language. So when somebody approaches me with a problem that involves a REST API, I immediately go to Python. That being said, calling REST API’s can unfortunately be a little ugly in the language. I’ll show you how to … Read moreMaking a Python Wrapper for your REST API
So you got the ‘PYTHON’ IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS AN INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL COMMAND, OPERABLE PROGRAM OR BATCH FILE error on your windows machine when trying to set up a new workstation? Maybe you’re new to Python and this is your first error ever? Regardless, it’s cutting into valuable procrastination time so let’s get er’ … Read more‘python’ is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file
I’m guessing you’re here because Python threw a, ” TypeError: string indices must be integers”. I got this error after successfully hitting a REST endpoint using the requests Python library and attempting to access one of the responses elements. If you need an example of hitting an endpoint, try this out. It shouldn’t be much different. … Read moreTypeError: String Indices Must be Integers
I got the, ” ‘Tuple’ Object Has No Attribute ‘Replace’ ” error when trying to rename some file paths using python 2.x. This is because the os.walk(dst) returns an array of tuples. Accessing the first element in this tuple can solve the error. I was initially doing the following. dir in this case is the … Read more‘Tuple’ Object Has No Attribute ‘Replace’
Have you ever used a for loop with an else clause in Python? WTH, right? I found out these exist earlier this week when going through some source code. Since it was such a shock I immediately tried to find a use case. Here’s some more detailed documentation. Make sure to search for “4.4” which … Read moreFor Loop With an Else Clause in Python