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Beyond the usual suspects: 5 fresh data science tools to try today

The mid-month report includes quick tips for easier Python installation, a new VS Code-like IDE just for Python and R users, and five newer data science tools you won't want to miss.

Jul 12, 2024 2 mins

Programming Languages Python Software Development

Cool for you: Python Polars swims through dataframes

The end-of-month report features 10 ways to make Python faster, a deep dive into CPython garbage collection, and Python Polars closing in on a production release.

Jun 28, 2024 2 mins

Data Science Programming Languages Python

Maker of RStudio launches new R and Python IDE

Posit, formerly RStudio, has released a beta of Positron, a ‘next generation’ data science development environment based on Visual Studio Code.

Jun 27, 2024 3 mins

Integrated Development Environments Python R Language

How to install Python the smart way

Learn how to get Python up and running on Windows, macOS, or Linux—and avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way.

Jun 26, 2024 10 mins

Python Software Development

4 keys to writing modern Python

If you want to write Python code that takes advantage of the language's newest and most powerful features, here are four areas to explore.

Jun 19, 2024 6 mins

Programming Languages Python Software Development

Python pick: Monkeytype automates type hints

This half-month report includes a way to add type hints automatically to untyped Python code, getting started with Django 5, and a deep dive into CPython garbage collection and memory management.

Jun 14, 2024 2 mins

Programming Languages Python Technology Industry