I know dictionaries, but what is a DefaultDict?
The supporting repository and code file is: https://github.com/StatsGary/PyHacks-Tutorials/blob/main/28_defaultdict.py. This is aimed as a short article to explain why you would want…
Narly NamedTuples in Python
NamedTuples are an excellent way to make your Python code more useful and readable. In short a NamedTuple is an alternative to…
Automating and downloading Google Chrome images with Selenium
I love Nottingham Forest and have been trying to find a way to include them in one of my tutorials, as…
Working with multiple arguments in a Python function using args and kwargs
When I first started programming in Python this used to trip me up all the time. Hopefully through my pain I…
Fundamental building blocks in Python – Sets, Lists, Dictionaries and Tuples
I have been working hard to compile a whole set of videos that help you to understand the core data structures…
Build a Transformers Game – using classes and object orientation concepts
Learn how object orientated programming works in Python. The video attached shows how to build a simple Transformers battle game and…
CRAN package development is addictive
During my R career I have had the opportunity to work on some really exciting projects, and with some really clever…
SangerTools – a R package for working with population health datasets has arrived
Asif Laldin was the main developer of this package, but I contributed a few functions and offered overall package development advice.…
Python Virtual Environments and package dependencies with a requirements.txt
This tutorial has been borne out of the ability to port my development environments around. Most times I have to create…
A package of Machine Learning datasets has arrived for R – MLDataR
I am proud to announce my seventh package for you lovely R folks. This time it is a collection of datasets…