Sort a Python List of Tuples by the First Element

python sort list of tuples by first element

Handling data efficiently is a core part of my daily routine as a Python developer. Over the last decade, I have found that tuples are one of the most reliable ways to store structured information. Recently, I was working on a project involving US Census data. I needed to organize a large list of cities … Read more >>

How to Check if a Python String Contains a Substring

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I have spent over a decade writing Python code, and if there is one task I perform daily, it is searching for specific text within a larger body of data. Whether I am filtering through US Census Bureau datasets or parsing address strings from a California real estate database, checking for a substring is a … Read more >>

Find the Largest and Smallest Numbers in Python

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I have constantly found myself needing to extract the extremes from datasets. Whether I was analyzing stock prices on the NYSE or processing census data from California, identifying the maximum and minimum values was always the first step. In this tutorial, I will show you exactly how to find the largest and smallest numbers in … Read more >>

How to Divide Two Numbers in Python (Program + Algorithm)

Divide two numbers in Python: 17 / 5, 17 // 5, 17 % 5 and divmod(17, 5) with results

To divide two numbers in Python, use the / operator: 17 / 5 gives 3.4. Use // for the whole-number part of the result, % for the remainder, and divmod() to get both at once. Below you’ll find a complete program that reads two numbers from the user, the algorithm and flowchart for it, and … Read more >>

How to Calculate the Area of a Square in Python

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I have spent over a decade writing Python code for various engineering projects across the United States. Calculating the area of a square is one of the most fundamental tasks you will encounter when starting with Python geometry. Whether you are building a real estate app for Texas ranch sizes or a simple flooring calculator … Read more >>

How to Create a Python Matplotlib Nested Pie Chart with Labels

Python Matplotlib Nested Pie Chart with Labels

Working with data visualization in Python often requires us to show hierarchical relationships. One of my favorite ways to represent this is through a nested pie chart. I have spent over a decade building complex dashboards using Python. I found that a standard pie chart often fails when you need to show a “breakdown of … Read more >>

Python Matplotlib Multiple Pie Charts

Python Matplotlib Multiple Pie Charts

Have you ever tried to compare different datasets side-by-side and realized a single chart just doesn’t cut it? In my years working as a Python developer, I have often found that a Python Matplotlib multiple pie chart layout is the best way to visualize proportions across different categories. Whether you are comparing regional sales or … Read more >>

Python Matplotlib Pie Chart Explode and Shadow Effects

Matplotlib Pie Chart Explode

I have spent years building data dashboards for various industries, and I can tell you that a standard pie chart often feels flat. When you are presenting critical data, like the market share of major US tech companies, you need certain segments to pop. In my experience, the Python Matplotlib library provides two specific features … Read more >>

Python Matplotlib Pie Chart Hatch

Matplotlib Pie Chart Hatch

In my years of working as a Python data analyst, I have often found that colors alone aren’t enough to make a chart stand out. Sometimes, you need to differentiate data slices for black-and-white printing or to assist users with color vision deficiencies. Adding patterns, or “hatching,” to your Python Matplotlib pie charts is the … Read more >>

Matplotlib Pie Chart Autopct to Format Percentages

Matplotlib Pie Chart Autopct

I have found that a pie chart is only as good as its labels. Without clear percentage markers, your audience has to guess the proportions of your data. The autopct parameter in the Matplotlib pie() function is the primary tool we use to display these percentages automatically. It calculates the share of each slice and … Read more >>