Reading and writing files with Python
How to read and write files in Python from a PHP coder’s perspective
Python for PHP
Core code and essential practices
Encoding and Decoding JSON in Python
Like PHP, Python provides built-in support for encoding and decoding JSON data. We cover the fundamentals in this article.
Testing for variable existence in Pyt...
PHP offers isset() to test for the existence of variables and elements. A look at some equivalent tools that Python provides.
Basic type checking in Python
Learn how to use Python’s type() and isinstance() functions, the Pythonic counterparts to PHP’s gettype() and instanceof.
Pick a card - random numbers in Python
A look at Python’s random module – how it differs from PHP’s rand() and what it adds.
Multiline strings in Python
PHP supports multiline strings with the heredoc text syntax. We take a look at a commonly used Python equivalent.
Iffing and elsing in Python
Most programs of any complexity must change their behaviour according to circumstances. Conditional statements are among the principle tools for the job.
Defining functions in Python
Accepting and processing raw materials, rendering back useful products, functions are the magic machines at the heart of your programs.
Working with Python variables
At the core of coding is the ability to change data and behaviour. For that you need to define variables and assign data to them.
The print() function and string forma...
You have to start with “Hello, World”, and that means printing it. We begin the project by digging in to Python’s print function.
Why PHP coders should learn Python too
Languages are not tribes. Diversify to improve your skills and earning power.