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Writing a crontab file in Python using the Plan Module

S Vijay Balaji
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:44:18

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First, let us understand what a crontab file is. Cron is a software utility that helps us schedule tasks on the Unix based systems. So basically, you’ll be able to periodically run assigned tasks, for example, automated system backups at the end of the day, to auto shutdown or set mode to DND at a particular time and more such features. These "tasks" in cron are usually defined in a file called crontab, which is basically a text file that contains the commands to be executed. Let us now learn how we can write these crontab files in Python using ... Read More

Developing a Web Crawler with Python and the Requests Library

S Vijay Balaji
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:41:24

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From news articles and e−commerce platforms to social media updates and blog posts, the web is a treasure trove of valuable data. However, manually navigating through countless web pages to gather this information is a time−consuming and tedious task. That's where web crawling comes in. What is Web Crawling? Web crawling, also known as web scraping, is a technique used to systematically browse and extract data from websites. It involves writing a script or program that automatically visits web pages, follows links, and gathers relevant data for further analysis. This process is essential for various applications, such as web indexing, ... Read More

Developing a Text Search Engine using the Whoosh Library in Python

S Vijay Balaji
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:39:26

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Whoosh is a python library of classes and functions for indexing text and then searching the index. Suppose you are building an application that needs to go through various documents and then find similarities or get data from it based on a few predefined conditions, or let's say you want to count the number of times the title of the project is mentioned in a research paper, then what we are building in this tutorial will come in handy. Getting Started For building our text search engine, we will be working with the whoosh library. This library does not come ... Read More

Developing a Machine Learning Model with Python and scikit-learn

S Vijay Balaji
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:36:15

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Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that allows machines to learn and improve on their own without explicit programming. Scikit−learn is a popular Python library for machine learning that provides various tools for predictive modeling, data mining, and data analysis. In this tutorial, we will explore how to develop a machine learning model using the scikit−learn library. We will start with a brief introduction to machine learning and the scikit−learn library. We will then move on to the main content, which includes data preprocessing, model selection, model training, and model evaluation. We will use a sample dataset ... Read More

Creating a Web-based Data Visualization Dashboard with Python and Plotly Dash

S Vijay Balaji
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:33:12

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Data visualization allows us to explore patterns, trends, and relationships within our data, enabling us to derive meaningful insights. In this tutorial, we will explore how to create a web−based data visualization dashboard using Python and Plotly Dash. What is Plotly Dash? Python, being a popular programming language for data analysis and visualization, offers various libraries and frameworks to create interactive visualizations. One such powerful framework is Plotly Dash. Plotly Dash is a Python framework that allows you to build interactive web applications and dashboards with ease. It combines the simplicity and versatility of Python with the flexibility and ... Read More

Control Raspberry Pi GPIO Pins Using Python

S Vijay Balaji
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:31:51

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Raspberry Pi is a popular single−board computer that is widely used for various projects, ranging from home automation to robotics. One of the key features of Raspberry Pi is its ability to interface with the physical world through its GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins. These pins allow you to connect sensors, actuators, and other electronic components to the Raspberry Pi and control them with software. Python is a versatile programming language that is widely used for developing applications on Raspberry Pi. In fact, the Raspberry Pi OS comes with Python pre−installed, making it a natural choice for programming GPIO pins. ... Read More

Building a Stock Price Prediction Model with Python and the Pandas Library

S Vijay Balaji
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:30:16

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Stock price prediction is a frequent use case in machine learning and data analysis. We can construct models that forecast future stock prices with fair accuracy by analysing past trends and patterns in the stock market. In this lesson, we'll look at how to use Python and the pandas package to create a stock price prediction model. The pandas library is a popular Python data analysis package. It includes a comprehensive collection of tools for working with structured data, such as data frames and series. We'll use pandas to analyse and manipulate stock data before developing a machine learning model ... Read More

How to parse XML and count instances of a particular node attribute in Python?

Tarun Singh
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:16:50

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Parsing XML and counting instances of a particular node attribute in Python can be achieved through various methods. XML is a widely used format for storing and exchanging structured data. Python provides several libraries and approaches for parsing XML, including ElementTree, lxml, and xml.etree.ElementTree. In this article, we will learn how to parse XML and count instances of a particular node attribute in Python. We will cover different approaches using the available XML parsing libraries and demonstrate practical examples. By the end of this article, you will have a solid understanding of how to parse XML and count instances ... Read More

How to parse local HTML file in Python?

Tarun Singh
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:14:17

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Parsing local HTML files in Python is a common task when dealing with web scraping, data analysis, and automation. In this article, we will learn how to parse local HTML files in Python. We will explore various techniques to extract data from an HTML file using Python. We will cover modifying and removing elements from the file, printing data, using recursive child generators to traverse the file's structure, finding tag children, and even web scraping by extracting information from a given link. Through code examples and syntax, we will demonstrate how to leverage Python libraries such as BeautifulSoup and ... Read More

How to Order PySpark DataFrame by Multiple Columns?

Tarun Singh
Updated on 31-Aug-2023 12:12:56

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When working with large datasets, one common PySpark operation is to order a DataFrame by multiple columns. You can prioritize the sorting based on various criteria when you sort data based on multiple columns. Using PySpark, we'll look at a few different approaches in this article. In this article, we will learn How to Order PysPark DataFrame by Multiple Columns. PySpark provides several methods to order DataFrames where each method offers different features and performance characteristics, so let's dive into each one and understand how to use them. Different Method to Order PysPark DataFrame by Multiple Columns There are various ... Read More

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