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Python: Built-in Functions vs. For & If Loops – 5 Programs Explained

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Python’s built-in functions make coding fast and efficient. But understanding how they work under the hood is crucial to mastering Python. This post shows five Python tasks, each implemented in two ways: Using built-in functions Using for loops and if statements ✅ 1. Sum of a List ✅ Using Built-in Function: numbers = [ 10 , 20 , 30 , 40 ] total = sum (numbers) print ( "Sum:" , total) 🔁 Using For Loop: numbers = [ 10 , 20 , 30 , 40 ] total = 0 for num in numbers: total += num print ( "Sum:" , total) ✅ 2. Find Maximum Value ✅ Using Built-in Function: values = [ 3 , 18 , 7 , 24 , 11 ] maximum = max (values) print ( "Max:" , maximum) 🔁 Using For and If: values = [ 3 , 18 , 7 , 24 , 11 ] maximum = values[ 0 ] for val in values: if val > maximum: maximum = val print ( "Max:" , maximum) ✅ 3. Count Vowels in a String ✅ Using Built-ins: text = "hello world" vowel_count = sum ( 1 for ch in text if ch i...

How to Decode TLV Quickly

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TLV format consists of three components: Tag, Length, and Value. In credit card and financial transactions, the TLV protocol utilizes this structure. Below, you will find tips for quickly decoding TLV data.  According to IBM , the tag tells what type of data it is. The length field denotes the length of the value, and the value is the actual value. Structure of TLV. TLV comprises three field values. Tag Length Value How to Decode TLV The EMV labs developed tags that are part of the EMV protocol. Each tag has a unique meaning. The Tag and Length together take 1 to 4 bytes of memory. 1. The Best example for TLV. Below is the method for decoding the EMV tag. The first part of the TLV format is TAG. The second part is LENGTH, and finally, the value. Syntax of EMV tag: [Tag][Value Length][Value] (ex. " 9F40 05 F000F0A001 ") where,  Tag Name =  9F40 Value Length (in bytes) =  05  Value (Hex representation of bytes. Example, "F0" – 1-byte) =  F000F0A001 Finally, w...

Machine Learning The Best Book for Beginners

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You need a mix of different technologies for Data Science projects. Instead of learning many skills, just learn a few. The four main steps of an ML project are extracting the data, model development, artificial intelligence, and presentation. Attending interviews with many skills is not so easy. So keep the skills short. Best Machine Learning Book for Beginners A person with many skills can't perform all the work. You had better learn a few skills like Python, MATLAB, Tableau, and RDBMS. So that you can get a job quickly in the data-science project. Out of Data Science skills, Machine learning is a new concept. Why because you can learn Python, like any other language. Tableau also the same. Here is the area that needs your 60% effort in Machine learning.   Machine Learning The Best Book. Related Posts How to write multiple IF-conditions in Python Simplified

Python 'getsizeof' Command the Real Purpose

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Here's a sample python program to get the size of a List array.  Getting the number of elements present in a List is not easy. So how to get this? To do you need the 'getsizeof' command. Import 'sys' Library. You need to import the 'sys' library to use the SIZE commands.  >>> import sys Congrats to you since you have now imported the SYS library. The command name is " getsizeof" . Check the below example. print("An Integer:") i = int(100) print(sys.getsizeof(i)) The result will be: 100 What is the size command?  - is to get the size of elements. It gives the result based on the object you are being used. Suppose, if you use Strings, you will get String length. How to use the  'getsizeof' command? Example:1 print("Empty string:") empty_string = "" print(sys.getsizeof(empty_string)) Example:2 print("A normal string") s = "Hello world" print(sys.getsizeof(s)) Example:3 print("Incr...

How to Check If Statement Multiple Conditions in Python and Ensure Tidy Code

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Here're examples for Python multiple if conditions (statements). These are useful for interviews and projects. Many programmers confuse to write IF logic in Python. Below examples useful for your quick reference. Multiple IF Conditions IF, IF IF 'ELSE' IF 'or' IF 'and' Nested IF IF 'continue' IF 'break' In Python, the decision-making logic you can write with IF condition. You can write multiple IF conditions (Single way decision). At the same time, you can write IF and ELSE conditions (Two-way decision). Multiple IF conditions the best example. def main():         celsius = float(input("What is the Celsius temperature? "))         fahrenheit = 9/5 * celsius + 32         print("The temperature is", fahrenheit, "degrees Fahrenheit.")  # Print warnings for extreme temps         i f fahrenheit > 90:                print("It's rea...

How to write Regular expression Quickly in python and Examples

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Regular Expressions purpose is to find matching string in another string. You will get either 'True' or 'False' as a response. I am not sharing here how to play tennis. My intention is if you just follow ideas, you can play tennis today.   Python Regular Expressions What is a regular expression How does python support Best examples 1. What is regular expression >>> haystack = 'My phone number is 213-867-5309.'  >>> '213-867-5309' in haystack True This is just a fundamental use of the regular expression. The real use of Regular Expression comes here. That is - to find if the main has any valid phone number. Regular expressions also called regexes. 2. Why do we need regx Data mining - to get required data if it is present are not Data validations - to get an answer if the received string is valid or not. Python support Python has its own regular expression library. That is called re . What you need to do is just import it. >>>imp...

Python How to Create Function

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In Python, you can define and call the function. Once done, you can call it later from the other program. I have shared the structure of it. And, I have added the three rules of it; useful for interviews. Structure of Function Structure of Function Rules to Create a Function A function definition is executable. The body will have the code to perform the task you wish. You can assign default parameter values. 1. Key Elements. You will find here three key elements of the Python function. Here you can read the parameter vs argument differences . Name of a function. It can be any valid identifier. It should be meaningful, and it should convey the work it will do. Parameter. These should be separated with command and should be in the parentheses following the name of the function. The parameters are input to function. It can have any parameters. Body of the function. The function body can contain code that implements the task to be performed by it. 2. Sample Function. Python Example. def ...

How to Work with 'Pointers' in Python

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Pointers denote an address (memory location). It has three identities - Name, Value, and Location (Address). Python doesn't support pointers as-is. You need to import 'ctypes' package to work with C Language. Note : Pointer is popular in C, C++. The called module just uses the value of Pointer (not address).  Below is my detailed post on pointers.   How to work with Pointers To pass a reference(address) to the C interface. You can use C Language in Python by importing 'ctypes.'  Pointer Notation 1. Value 2. Address 3. Name Python Pointers Python doesn't support pointers. C and C++ extensively support pointers. Pointer is nothing but an ADDRESS. It is immutable. That means you can't change the value. Python supports pointers for the purpose to interact with C Language. How to Import 'ctypes' Import 'ctypes' library for the purpose of working with C language.  Here's how to import 'ctypes' for windows and Linux. How to denote Pointe...