Ryan Sheehy
What does := mean and do in Python? Since Python version 3.8 the new assignment expression, also known as the walrus operator, enables developers the ability to assign a variable from the result of a function or operation and then have that assigned variable reused elsewhere in the code. One recent example in my code …
How do you split a string into two equal halves using Python? To tackle this exercise you need to know how you’re going to operate on odd numbered string lengths. For example, how would you like your code to operate on the string halve. As it has 5 characters you’re going to have 5 possible …
How do you sort a range containing dates in Google Sheets? Sorting a data set in columns or rows containing date data in Google Sheets can easily be done by highlighting the range and then clicking on Data > Sort Range > Advanced range sorting options, as shown below: If the Sort Range option is …
What is the double slash operator and what does the double slash operator // do in Python? The double slash operator in Python returns the quotient value from a division operation. The operator requires two numbers: a dividend and a divisor, which are the same numbers used with standard division operations in mathematics. For example, …
How do you square a number in Python, and how do you check if a number is a square using Python? To square a number in Python use the power operator ** followed by the number 2. For example, to square the number 9 simply write 9 ** 2. Here’s an example demonstrating the use …
How do you find the square root of a number in Python? Can you find the square root without needing to import the math library? The most common approach in calculating the square root of a number in Python is to import the math library and use the method math.sqrt(n) where n is the number …