Summary Clarifying Python code containing the mysterious “dot notation” of object-oriented languages. An object is a combination of data stored within a specific class. A class is a blue-print (or framework) that defines attributes (containing …
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Using Python within RStudio
Summary Finding and implementing settings in RStudio to use Pyhon. RStudio and Python RStudio can handle a large number of languages (> 50) in addition to its basic support of R. (This month the RStudio …
Python wins popularity of programming languages
Summary Python ranks #1 in popularity of programming languages on the TIOBE Index TIOBE Index The popularity of programming languages is reflected in the TIOBE Programming Community index which is updated once a month. The …
Python Data Science with Jupyter on Docker
Inspired by article “How to set up and run Python Data Science Development Environment with Jupyter on Docker” [Archived] Data Scientists that write or use code must work with a variety of Data Science development …
Understanding Python installation mess
Summary Useful ramblings about the difficulties to understand Python installation on macOS. In this Tutorial-like post we’ll see: – Where is Python installed, and which version – Upgrading to a new Python.org version, without replacement …
Python for the Life Sciences – A Gentle Introduction
Summary This book will be used to learn Python in workshop settings. For Biologists, Life Scientists There are many books, even free books, with the objective to teach Python or other programming languages. I previously …
Free on-line Python, R, Data Science Programming Courses
Free courses This new page lists professional courses available to UW-Madison personnel at LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com) and just requires a NetID. The page has been added on the new “Software Resources” top menu for …
PyMOL resources, books and references
NOTE: this post becoming too long, its content is now moved and updated on the page: PyMOL Resoruces PyMOL resources Summary This post provides resources on PyMOL What is PyMOL and how to get it …
New classroom, computers, workshops
New classroom, computers, workshops New Apple Macintosh M1 computers are ready for hosting new workshops in person again. Apple M1 Macintosh The classroom is now equipped with Macintosh mac-mini computers with the new M1 chip. …
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Becoming a Data Scientist If you are interested to become a data scientist, the following free resources and books would be very helpful. Free books using R These and other books aan be accessed for …