[SOLVED] Question for Python Experts

Question

The program below is quite long and a bit complex, it's a personal project based on Chapter 8 Exercise 15 from Starting Out with Python by Tony Gaddis, for reference. I would really love any help from Python experts on how to simplify any lines of code. This would help me become a better programmer and learn more about the Python libraries.

If you wish to look up the challenge, just search up Gas Prices Tony Gaddis Python 5th Edition. Hopefully this discussion isn't too much. Keep in mind the code doesn't work on SoloLearn IDE. You can try it on PyCharm and use the GasPrices.txt file. DM if you need it, but you can also find it online.

https://code.sololearn.com/cw6fe3y935pC/?ref=app

Answer 1

Abdul rahmon I posted a link to that book here.
Why not check it out?

Answer 2

Chris das ist dein Namensvetter, mit dem ich dich verwechselt habe.

Answer 3

Chris not only this:
Make a list from it with 4 rows: day,month,year,price.
(ok...no pandas)

Answer 4

Chris
and numpy, scipy, matplotlib, django, opencv... 😁
Learn the basics. They are the foundation.
Learn the modules. They are the tools.
Google Python essential modules.

Answer 5

am glad I commented here , seeing this discussion notification keep motivating me
thanks you'all

Answer 6

#Chris

sorry for interrupting , you mentioned (Starting out with python by Tony Gaddis) in your description , as a beginner can go for that

Answer 7

Bob_Li yeah... that's how It will work..
But in his book, he just worked on files, strings, 2dLists...
In short time this stuff is his reading.

Answer 8

Oma Falk
Agreed. Writing it from scratch is a good way to learn how code works.
But he will outgrow it sooner or later.
Just giving a preview on the convenience of using modules made specifically for the task required.

Answer 9

kindly resend the link
I think click the wrong link
please

Answer 10

Bob_Li Damn I need to learn Pandas!

Answer 11

Chris
Don't worry, it gets harder, then easier. The knowledge builds upon one another.

Answer 12

Chris ,

can you give us a sample how the file for reading from looks like. it contains date and price, but how date and price are formatted?

Answer 13

Hi, I made it work on SL

https://code.sololearn.com/cG5D36YNCKsN/?ref=app

Answer 14

There are tons of improvements, but we should take into account, you are beginner.
Lisa an all our data scientists would do it in 5 lines.
But... your way does the job.

Answer 15

http://www.kalfaoglu.com/ceng113/JUMP_LINK__&&__Python__&&__JUMP_LINK-Programming/

Nice book BTW..

Answer 16

Chris
Pandas have a big learning curve, but here is an idea on how to use it for your data:

https://code.sololearn.com/cLZmCFVjCX90/?ref=app

Answer 17

Abdul rahmon It's working, at least on mobile. I downloaded it actually along with the rest. (Great link lol thanks Oma Falk)

What signup are you talking about btw? That link directs you to a professor's course material directory.

Answer 18

Abdul rahmon

http://www.kalfaoglu.com/ceng113/JUMP_LINK__&&__Python__&&__JUMP_LINK-Programming/

Answer 19

Bob_Li And data structures and algorithms, boy do I have so much to learn.

Answer 20

Thanks you guys , I finished the course , now I understand what you posted ,thanks once more for sharing the pdf with me

I'll be glad if you share more