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How do I iterate through two lists in parallel?
📝 **Tech Blog: Iterating Through Two Lists in Parallel Made Easy!** 🤔 **Are you struggling to iterate through two lists at the same time and need a more efficient way? Look no further!** 🙌 🔍 Let's begin by understanding the problem. You have two iter
Where does PostgreSQL store configuration/conf files?
# Where does PostgreSQL store configuration/conf files? So you've successfully installed PostgreSQL on Ubuntu with the EnterpriseDB package and you're ready to configure it. But wait, where are those elusive configuration files hiding? Don't worry, we've
Count the number of occurrences of a character in a string
# 📝 Tech Blog: Counting the Occurrences of a Character in a String Greetings, tech enthusiasts! Today, we have an interesting problem to solve. Have you ever wondered how to count the occurrences of a character in a string? 🤔 Well, fret not! We are here
How to get line count of a large file cheaply in Python?
📝 Blog Post: How to Efficiently Get Line Count of a Large File in Python 🐍 Are you faced with the challenge of counting the number of lines in a large file without consuming excessive memory or time? Look no further! In this blog post, we will explore a
How do I get file creation and modification date/times?
# How to Get File Creation and Modification Date/Time on Linux and Windows 📂🕐 Have you ever wondered how to retrieve the creation and modification dates/times of a file on both Linux and Windows? It can be a bit tricky to find a cross-platform solution
Extract file name from path, no matter what the os/path format
# Extracting File Names from Paths: A Path of No Return 😎🔍 Have you ever found yourself struggling to extract file names from paths, only to realize that the operating system or path format has thrown a wrench in your plans? Fear not! We're here to save
How to get the ASCII value of a character
📝🔍How to Get the ASCII Value of a Character: A Quick Guide in Python!🐍💻 Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to find the ASCII value of a character in Python? Don't fret, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll explore commo
How to add a new column to an existing DataFrame?
# How to Add a New Column to an Existing DataFrame 📊❓ So, you have an existing DataFrame and you want to add a new column to it without altering the rest of the DataFrame. 🤔 Don't worry! I've got you covered with some easy solutions. Let's dive in! 💪💡
If Python is interpreted, what are .pyc files?
🐍💻 Understanding .pyc Files in Python: The Magic Behind Interpreted Code 🧙♀️🔍 Have you ever noticed those mysterious .pyc files lurking in your Python source directory? 🤔 Windows labels them as "Compiled Python Files," but what exactly are they? 🤷
Use a list of values to select rows from a Pandas dataframe
# Using a List of Values to Select Rows from a Pandas Dataframe So, you've got a Pandas dataframe, and you want to filter out specific rows based on a list of values. This can be a bit tricky if you're not familiar with the proper syntax. Don't worry, tho