Reuven M. Lerner

Python Workout, Second Edition

Python Workout, Second Edition hones your Python chops just like you would in the gym. Repetition of key skills builds muscle memory. New challenges increase your strength. Combining new and old techniques encourages flexibility. Expert Python coach Reuven Lerner guides you through each exercise with a detailed solution designed to give you a deeper fluency and understanding of Python.

Pandas Workout

Pandas Workout is a thoughtful collection of practice problems, challenges, and mini-projects designed to build your data analysis skills using Python and pandas. The workouts use realistic data from many sources: the New York taxi fleet, Olympic athletes, SAT scores, oil prices, and more. Each can be completed in ten minutes or less. You’ll explore pandas’ rich functionality for string and date/time handling, complex indexing, and visualization, along with practical tips for every stage of a data analysis project.

Python Workout

Python Workout presents 50 exercises that focus on key Python 3 features. In it, expert Python coach Reuven Lerner guides you through a series of small projects, practicing the skills you need to tackle everyday tasks. You'll appreciate the clear explanations of each technique, and you can watch Reuven solve each exercise in the accompanying videos.