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Tuesday Tip #5: Visualize your pandas code πΌ
Hi Reader!
Todayβs tip is most useful if you already have some experience with pandas, which is the main data analysis library in Python.
If youβre brand new to pandas, I recommend starting here:
π Easier data analysis with pandas (my free video series)
Letβs move on to today's tip!
π Tip #5: Visualize your code with Pandas Tutor
In order to progress from pandas beginner to intermediate (and beyond), itβs important to build a mental model of what happens when you run your pandas code.
If youβre struggling to build that mental model, Pandas Tutor might be the perfect tool for you!
For example, if you input code like this:
dogs.groupby('size').mean()
Pandas Tutor outputs a diagram like this:
βInteract with the live diagramβ
Or if you input more complex code like this:
titanic.groupby(['Embarked', 'Sex'])['Pclass'].mean().unstack()
Pandas Tutor outputs a multi-step diagram like this:
βInteract with the live diagramβ
If you want to explore further, scroll to the bottom of Pandas Tutor and click on one of the many examples.
Once youβve understood an example, Iβd encourage you to change the code and/or the data, and see if the diagram changes in the way that you expect.
You can even paste in your own data! Just open up any CSV file, copy the top few rows (including the header), and paste them in place of the multi-line "csv" string:
Related Projects
βTidy Data Tutor is very similar, except itβs for R code and the Tidyverse.
βPython Tutor was created by the same author, and it allows you to visualize Python, JavaScript, C, C++, and Java code.
βnbtutor is a Jupyter Notebook extension for visualizing Python code within your notebook.
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- Kevin
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