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How to find the index of the maximum value in a list in Python?

How to find the index of the maximum value in a list in Python?

Introduction to finding the minimum or maximum value in a list in Python This is a classic computer science problem that students are asked to solve in a range of programming languages. You are asked to find the array or list element with the maximum value or the...

What is the best IDE for Python?

What is the best IDE for Python?

So what is the best Python IDE and what makes a good IDE anyway? Do you need an IDE to program in Python? No you certainly don't need an IDE (Interactive Development Environment) to program in Python. For example on Mac and Linux you can work in the terminal and...

Python Programming Cheat Sheet & Tips

Python Programming Cheat Sheet & Tips

Introduction to Python Tips & Tricks On this page I capture all the little Python tips & tricks which I discover while working with Python. They tend to be the little snippets which are too small for a full blog post. Don't use Print for debugging There is a...

How to create a running data summary in Python

Sometimes you need to keep a running summary in an application, for example the number of cars, bikes, lorries, buses and vans to go over a bridge in a 24 hour period. You don't always want to log away each data item to the database or other data structure as you are...