What Is Python?

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Python is a popular programming language – it is used in many industries and used for a variety of things. I have written a bit about it before. See here when I was trying to understand if Python is easier to learn than R.

Python is known for its simplicity, readability, and versatility. Because it is a general-purpose language, it can be used for many different types of programming, including data analysis, web development, automation, and machine learning.

See below for a list of what Python can be used to accomplish.

Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and Model Building

This blog series will focus mostly on Python for data analysis and will cover a range of topics like analyzing data with Pandas and NumPy and creating visualizations with Matplotlib and Seaborn.

We will also go over some important topics in model building. Although Python can be used to develop AI models using Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow, we will focus on much simpler models in this series.

Python is also a great tool for automating repetitive tasks. However, we will not cover much of this. It is good to know that Python can writes scripts to automate things like renaming files or processing data.

Web development is another area where Python excels, as it can also be used to create websites and web apps with frameworks like Flask and Django.

Python is also widely used in penetration testing and cybersecurity (think ethical hacking). We will not cover this aspect at all.

Because of its versatility, applications of Python extend beyond data science and web development and can include:

Game development with Pygame.
Building desktop applications with Tkinter.
Writing scripts for system administration and networking

Python is one of the most commonly used languages in data analysis, which makes it an excellent choice if you are just starting to work with data. It is also one of the better languages to learn if you are new to programming.

In the next post, we’ll go over how to install Python.

Recommended Python Books

MyStudentHq online writing accountability group

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To encourage everyone, at all stages, to write, I have implemented an online WAG. It is a variation of the writing accountability group format I’ve described previously.

We will use fiveable, an online group study website, which I include in my post on the top 5 online study websites and virtual work spaces.

7 incredibly useful Notion templates for students

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Notion is increasingly becoming popular across many different audiences. It is often described as an all-in-one workspace. Though you can use the app in many different ways (e.g., a task list, a product roadmap, a notebook, or a journal), I use it to keep track of all of my projects, especially my work on this site.

Notion serves as my home base and as an all-purpose productivity app. It has unique features, such as databases, calendar and timeline views, kanban boards, gallery views, and tables that make the app truly spectacular.

Starting a Notion workspace from scratch can be challenging. I recently recommended the app to a student, who was immediately overwhelmed by the many features of the app. Notion has different use cases, which can make the actual product challenging to grasp.

However, I’ve found that the pre-designed Notion templates make it easier to get started with Notion. These templates generally give users a head start in the specific areas of school, work, or life that they intend to use Notion to organize.

The Notion template gallery is a fantastic resource for ready-made templates. I am always looking to implement or adapt what other Notion users have created.

Below are a few templates I’ve curated for students. These templates appear in no particular order. They offer examples for students looking to create their own workspaces. With these templates, students will be able to organize their academic goals and plans, course notes and assignments, and any other area of life that needs organizing.