5 Tasks That would be fun To Script with Python: This is so cliché sounding but the sky really is the limit when it comes to scripting tasks. The feeling of watching the computer do some boring time-consuming task… https://t.co/89PPPnP1xB #_Ideas_#_Tips_39_n_Tricks_#_python_
My Lazy Scripter Radar: Do you have an internal radar or alarm that goes off in your head whenever you find yourself doing something repetitive? I certainly do. I know just enough scripting to know that nearly… https://t.co/pCobhDDhqW #_Misc_#_Getting_Started_#_scripting_
My Take on Python Version 2 vs 3: It's a huge point of conversation. The internet has been debating the merits of Python 2 vs Python 3 for years now. I am sure the Python foundation would love for everyone to… https://t.co/td62jzaoWY #_Python_Setup_#_Getting_Started_#_python_
Setting Up a Python Virtual Environment: This articles is a quick do-it-yourself (DIY) guide on setting up a virtual environment on your computer for scripting with Python. Why would you want to setup a virtual… https://t.co/S8mxoix4KB #_Python_Setup_#_Getting_Started_
Create a CSV of Yesterday's Google Calendar Events: Python is great at processing structured data. There are all sorts of libraries that you can use to parse JSON, CSV, XML, etc. There are libraries to… https://t.co/pvl2HRCAx9 #_Reuse_What_You_Make_#_Tips_39_n_Tricks_#_csv_
Reading CSV Data with Python: CSV files are extremely common. I run into them all the time at work when transferring data. At home, a CSV file is almost always an option when exporting a file from the… https://t.co/HXNxsmenj1 #_Reading_CSV_Files_#_Dealing_With_Files_#_csv_
I Have an Editor Confession to Make: I have to make a confession. I am a hardcore Vim addict. I start using it 10 years ago when I worked on servers and needed to edit files without a mouse. I spent hours connected to… https://t.co/ZYzuN9GkGN #_Misc_#_Editors_#_commentary_
Using a Proper Text Editor: Hey, you! Yeah, you. Come on over. We need to have a chat. Let's just get a few things out in the open so we can discuss it like adults. We need to talk about that text editor you… https://t.co/miOXQywOSv #_Types_of_Editors_#_Editors_#_editors_
Recommended Text Editors (2017): Here are my 2017 text editor recommendations1, ranked in from highest to lowest. PyCharm website: https://t.co/fKLcreclTQ I have used most of the text editors out there in one form… https://t.co/B5bPzGeYrt #_Editor_Reviews_#_Editors_#_editors_
Easy Exporting CSV Data with Python: This article is a follow-up to Reading CSV Data with Python. In that article, I described what CSV files are and how to read CSV Data. The flip side to reading data is… https://t.co/FffRbOui6W #_Writing_CSV_Files_#_Dealing_With_Files_#_csv_