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07/23/18

Question about Python functions

In the abbreviated code below, how do the upper pairs relate to the function below them? Thank you. height_m3 = 2.5name3 = "Mary"weight_kg3 = 160def bmi_calculator(name, height_m, weight_kg):... more

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05/16/18

Python try-else

What is the intended use of the optional else clause of the try statement?

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05/16/18

Converting from a string to boolean in Python?

Does anyone know how to do convert from a string to a boolean in Python? I found this link. But it doesn't look like a proper way to do it. I.e. using a built in functionality, etc.The reason I... more

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05/16/18

How to subtract a day from a date?

I have a Python datetime.datetime object. What is the best way to subtract one day?

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05/16/18

How to remove the first Item from a list?

I have the list [0, 1, 2, 3, 4] I'd like to make it into [1, 2, 3, 4]. How do I go about this?

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05/16/18

How do I check the file size in python?

I am writing a Python script in Windows. I want to do something based on the file size. For example, if the size is greater than 0, I will send an email to somebody, otherwise continue to other... more

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05/16/18

How do you measure time elapsed in Python?

What I want is to start counting time somewhere in my code and then get the passed time, to measure the time it took to execute few function. I think I'm using the timeit module wrong, but the docs... more

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05/16/18

Getting the length of an array in Python

In Python, is the following the only way to get the number of elements?arr.__len__()If so, why the strange syntax?

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05/16/18

How to iterate over rows in a DataFrame in Pandas?

I have a DataFrames from pandas:import pandas as pdinp = [{'c1':10, 'c2':100}, {'c1':11,'c2':110}, {'c1':12,'c2':120}]df = pd.DataFrame(inp)print dfOutput:c1 c20 10 1001 11 1102 12 120Now I want to... more

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