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 the data) and methods that act as functions onto the data contained within the object. The “dot notation” makes the …
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 company has been renamed Posit.) There are a few critical steps to implement for using Python to avoid painful issues, …
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 rankings are determined by the amount of qualified engineers in the world, courses, and outside vendors using data from well-known …
Inspired by article โHow to set up and run Python Data Science Development Environment with Jupyter on Dockerโ [Archived] Data Scientists that write or use code must work with a variety of Data Science development tools, including the Anaconda (or Miniconda) Python distribution platform, the Python programming language, the R programming language, Matplotlib library, Pandas Library, the Jupyter application, and many others. Installing …
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 of previous version – Adding an alternate Python: Anaconda – Could Docker help? Python mess? The problem with Python is …
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 wrote a list of free books on the post Free Data Science Books. This book “Python for the Life Sciences …
Free courses This new page lists professional courses available to UWโMadison 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 an easy find, and is also listed below: The page is: Free programming courses The page also lists courses that …
NOTE: this post becoming too long, its content is now moved and updated on the page: PyMOL Resources PyMOL resources Summary This post provides resources on PyMOL What is PyMOL and how to get it The University of Wisconsin participates in the licensing of PyMOL Campus wide. License and software are available on the Campus …
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. These are attached to Dell 4K display monitors providing a crisp image and easy connections. New workshops While there are many …
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 free on bookdown.org (Note: bookdown is the software used to edit them.) Free books on using Python Free books on …