Charming the Python: Data Structures

If coding tutorials with math examples are the bane of your existence, keep reading. This series uses relatable examples like dogs and cats.

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Quick Bits on Python Data Structures

Strings

# Syntax
'string'
"string"
'''string'''
"""string"""

Charming the Python: Strings

Vicki Langer ・ Nov 25 '19 ・ 2 min read

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Lists

• multiple data types
• mutable/changeable
• ordered
• indexed

# Syntax
list_name = ['list item 1', 'list item 2', 'list item 3']

Charming the Python: Lists

Vicki Langer ・ Nov 27 '19 ・ 2 min read

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Tuples

• multiple data types
• immutable/unchangeable
• ordered
• indexed

# Syntax
dogs = ('chihuahua', 'golden retriever', 'german shepherd', 'mutt')

Charming the Python: Tuples

Vicki Langer ・ Dec 7 '19 ・ 2 min read

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Sets

• unordered
• no index
• mutable/changeable

# Syntax
dog_parts = {'paws', 'legs', 'tail', 'fur'}

Charming the Python: Sets

Vicki Langer ・ Dec 7 '19 ・ 1 min read

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Dictionaries

• key/value pairs
• mutable/changeable

# syntax
dogs = {
    'name': 'Cheeto',
    'colors': ['tan', 'black'],
    'age': 4.5,
    'chipped': True,
    'breed': 'chihuahua',
    'weight': 12.8,
    'vaccines_due':{
        'rabies': 2022,
        'dhpp': 2020,
        'kennel_cough': 2020,
    }
    }

Charming the Python: Dictionaries

Vicki Langer ・ Dec 7 '19 ・ 1 min read

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