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Charming the Python: Data Structures

#python #beginners

If coding tutorials with math examples are the bane of your existence, keep reading. This series uses relatable examples like dogs and cats.

Quick Bits on Python Data Structures

Strings 

# Syntax
'string'
"string"
'''string'''
"""string"""
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Charming the Python: Strings

Vicki Langer ・ Nov 25 '19 ・ 2 min read

#python #beginners

Lists

  • multiple data types
  • mutable/changeable
  • ordered
  • indexed 
# Syntax
list_name = ['list item 1', 'list item 2', 'list item 3']
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Charming the Python: Lists

Vicki Langer ・ Nov 27 '19 ・ 2 min read

#python #beginners

Tuples

  • multiple data types
  • immutable/unchangeable
  • ordered
  • indexed 
# Syntax
dogs = ('chihuahua', 'golden retriever', 'german shepherd', 'mutt')
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Charming the Python: Tuples

Vicki Langer ・ Dec 7 '19 ・ 2 min read

#python #beginners

Sets

  • unordered
  • no index
  • mutable/changeable 
# Syntax
dog_parts = {'paws', 'legs', 'tail', 'fur'}
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Charming the Python: Sets

Vicki Langer ・ Dec 7 '19 ・ 1 min read

#beginners #python

Dictionaries

  • key/value pairs
  • mutable/changeable 
# syntax
dogs = {
    'name': 'Cheeto',
    'colors': ['tan', 'black'],
    'age': 4.5,
    'chipped': True,
    'breed': 'chihuahua',
    'weight': 12.8,
    'vaccines_due':{
        'rabies': 2022,
        'dhpp': 2020,
        'kennel_cough': 2020,
    }
    }
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Charming the Python: Dictionaries

Vicki Langer ・ Dec 7 '19 ・ 1 min read

#python #beginners

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