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How to create Word docs from R or Python with Quarto
It’s easy to automate the creation of Word documents with Quarto, a free, open-source technical publishing system that works with R, Python, and other programming languages.
CodeSee launches enterprise plan with service maps
CodeSee Enterprise scans repos to automatically detect the connections between services, visualize them, and link them to the underlying code, providing a Google Maps-like view of the codebase.
Use Cython to accelerate array iteration in NumPy
NumPy is known for being fast, but there's always room for improvement. Learn how to use Cython to iterate over NumPy arrays at the speed of C.
Python popularity still soaring
‘Unstoppable’ Python once again ranked No. 1 in the August updates of both the Tiobe and Pypl indexes of programming language popularity.
Django 4.1 adds async handlers
Latest version of the popular Python web framework also provides an asynchronous interface for all data access operations.
Review: Snowflake aces Python machine learning
Snowpark for Python gives data scientists a nice way to do DataFrame-style programming against the Snowflake data warehouse, including the ability to set up full-blown machine learning pipelines to run on a recurrent schedule.
What is TOML? An easier way to configure Python apps and more
TOML makes writing configuration files simple, straightforward, and more human-readable than many other formats, including JSON.
RStudio unveils Shiny for Python
After 10 years as an R framework, the Shiny web framework is now available for Python in an alpha release.
RStudio changes name to Posit, expands focus to include Python and VS Code
RStudio is updating its name as it aims to expand use of its commercial products among data science teams using both Python and R.
How to attend RStudio Conference 2022 remotely for free
Keynotes and presentations will be streamed live. Plus, there will be a Discord server for virtual attendees.
How to use Python dictionaries
Learn how Python's dictionary data structure works as a powerful and versatile way to store and retrieve objects and data in your applications.
Nvidia unveils QODA for hybrid quantum-classical computing
Nvidia’s Quantum Optimized Device Architecture allows HPC and AI experts to add quantum computing to existing applications, using C++ and Python.
ASGI explained: The future of Python web development
Learn how the new asynchronous standard for Python web applications makes apps faster, more flexible, and more future-proof.
How to use Rust with Python, and Python with Rust
You can merge Python's convenience with Rust's speed, thanks to libraries in both languages. Get started with the PyO3 project and cpython crate.
Intro to PyScript: Run Python in your web browser
PyScript lets you run Python scripts right in the browser, side by side with JavaScript, with two-way interaction between your code and the web page.
Snowflake taps Python to take on Teradata, Google BigQuery, and Amazon Redshift
Snowflake's updates include support for Python on the Snowpark application development system , data access capabilities, and external tables for on-premises storage.
As data science goes mainstream, so does its language
Python may be the second choice to R, but its popularity and ease of use positions it to dominate data science.
9 fine libraries for profiling Python code
From simple timers and benchmarking modules to sophisticated stats-based frameworks, look to these tools for insight into the performance of your Python program.
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A first look at Anaconda's PyScript
PyScript lets you use Python as a scripting language in webpages, using a full copy of the Python runtime running in Webassembly. Get a first look at this highly experimental but promising new technology. You can try out many of...
Developer survey: JavaScript and Python reign, but Rust is rising
More than 20,000 developers in 166 countries participated in the SlashData survey, which found that Rust's usage nearly quadrupled over the past 24 months.