How to write your favorite R functions in Python: One of the great modern battles of data science and machine learning is “Python vs. R.” There is no doubt that both have gained enormous ground in recent years to become top programming languages for data science, predictive analytics, and machine learning. In fact, according to a …
Getting started with functional programming in Python using the toolz library: In the second of a two-part series, we continue to explore how we can import ideas from functional programming methodology into Python to have the best of both worlds. In the previous post, we covered immutable data structures. Those allow us to write “pure” …
Iptables tricks, Linux command-line tips, Python, agile, DevOps, and more top reads: Tricks for sysadmins, Linux command-line tips, and a Python programming article were our top 3 posts last week. Do you have tricks, tips, or programming wisdom to share with Opensource.com readers? Send us your story ideas! Stay up on what’s going on with …
Python at the pump: A script for filling your gas tank: I recently began driving a car that had traditionally used premium gas (93 octane). According to the maker, though, it requires only 91 octane. The thing is, in the US, you can buy only 87, 89, or 93 octane. Where I live, gas prices …
Top 10 September must-reads: Programming languages, Python books and libraries, Linux firewalls, DevOps tools, and more: Opensource.com brought in 929,395 unique visitors who generated 1,454,020 page views in September, a new all-time record for both metrics. We published 78 articles last month and welcomed 13 new authors. More than 64% of our content was contributed …
Quiet log noise with Python and machine learning: Continuous integration (CI) jobs can generate massive volumes of data. When a job fails, figuring out what went wrong can be a tedious process that involves investigating logs to discover the root cause—which is often found in a fraction of the total job output. To make it …
Python 3.7 beginner's cheat sheet: The Python programming language is known for its large community and diverse extension menu, but much is packed into the language itself. This cheat sheet rounds up a few built-in pieces to get new Python programmers started. Download the Python 3.7 beginner’s cheat sheet read more: Opensource.com nhuntwalker Supporting Open …
3 top Python libraries for data science: Python’s many attractions—such as efficiency, code readability, and speed—have made it the go-to programming language for data science enthusiasts. Python is usually the preferred choice for data scientists and machine learning experts who want to escalate the functionalities of their applications. (For example, Andrey Bulezyuk used the Python …
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18 Python programming books for beginners and veterans: Who knew there were so many helpful books out there for Python programmers? This curated list is just a drop in the bucket. As you may know, Python is soaring in popularity. Let’s just say, it might be a good idea to get started learning more about Python soon or …
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An introduction to the Django Python web app framework: In the first three articles of this four-part series comparing different Python web frameworks, we covered the Pyramid, Flask, and Tornado web frameworks. We’ve built the same app three times and have finally made our way to Django. read more: Opensource.com nhuntwalker Supporting Open Source. Have …
Bash guide, Linux terminal tricks, DevOps mistakes, Python, awk, NASA, and more: We’ve rounded up our most popular articles from last week. And, in case you missed it, check out our Top 10 July must-reads: Killer tools and practical guides for admins, Skype alternatives, Slackware turns 25, and more. Call for articles Do you have …
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How to analyze your system with perf and Python: Modern computers are ever increasing in performance and capacity. This matters little if that increasing capacity is not well utilized. Following is a description of the motivation and work behind “curt,” a new tool for Linux systems for measuring and breaking down system utilization by process, …
How to set up DevPI, a PyPI-compatible Python development server: The first time I used DevPI, I was getting ready for a camping trip with my wife and kids. By “getting ready” I do not mean practicing my s’mores-making skills. I mean that I knew my kids would be entertained by camp staff some of …
Top 10 May must-reads: Linux vs. Unix, Firefox extensions, Python command-line tools, Git branching guide, and more: Opensource.com brought in 816,444 unique visitors who generated a new all-time record of 1,331,752 page views in May. We published 107 articles last month and welcomed 28 new authors. We also published three series of articles by Texas …