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Reducing the Size of Jupyter Notebooks

Jupyter notebooks are a common way to share data science projects. As well as containing the project source code, they also include the outputs generated by running the code. This includes both text and graphical output, allowing complete projects to be shared in a single file. A downside to this is the potentially large size […]

Building Modern Web Layouts Using CSS Grid

In the ever-evolving world of web design, creating flexible and responsive layouts is crucial. CSS grid is a powerful part of the CSS specification, that allows for complex tabular-like layouts to be created without requiring complex code. This post will introduce CSS grid, and show how it c an be used to create appealing website designs.

Power Up Your Python Code Using Decorators

Decorators are a powerful part of a Python programmer’s toolbox. This article will show you how to use them to power up your Python code.

Making Website Headings Look Prettier

A new CSS feature could make your headings more visually appealing. The best part? It only takes one line of code.

Using Traits to Reuse PHP Code

Traits are an often overlooked, but incredibly useful feature of PHP. This guide shows you how to use them to modularise your code.

Getting Started with Pandas in Python

The pandas library is great for working with large datasets. This guide will get you started with pandas.

Getting Started With Python Variables

Variables are a key part of any programming language.

This guide goes through the basics of variables in Python.

Explaining Variable Scope in Python

Learn about the two primary scopes in python and how to use them in your code.

This guide also looks into the concept of enclosing scope, which is vital if you use nested functions.

Giving WordPress Access To Your File System

If your WordPress install is configured incorrectly, it will be unable to install updates or extensions. This guide will show you how to fix it.

Replacing PHP Dynamic Class Properties

PHP 8.2 deprecates support for dynamic class properties.

If you use dynamic properties, there are a few things you can do to remove them.

Saving Objects to Files Using Pickle

Pickle is a tool that allows objects to be saved to and loaded from files in Python.

This article will get you started with Pickle.

Comparing the == and is Python Operators

There are two main comparison operators in Python – ==, and is. This article explains the difference between the two.

CSS Specificity Explained

When applying styles to your HTML, there are rules which decide how each style is applied.

This article will take you through these rules.

Updating Old Git Commit Messages

Looking back at old commits, you might decide your old commit messages could do with updating. This article will show you how to do it.

Private Class Variables in Python

Private class variables are a common feature of many programming languages, but Python isn’t one of them.

Here’s an important convention to learn if you’re looking to make class variables private.

Sending HTTP Requests Using Python’s urllib

urllib is a Python standard library for making web requests. It’s very easy to get started – this guide will show you how.