Pandas for Everyone: Python Data Analysis, 2nd Edition

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It’s Dangerous To Go Alone!

Heed this advice! One of the best ways to learn a language is to work on a problem with other people. For example, in pair-programming, two people program together. Alternatively, one person can do the typing while the other person talks through the code. This allows two sets of eyes to look at the code, improves communication between the two colleagues, and gives a sense of ownership. These shared-programming techniques both contribute to higher-quality code and make programming fun, which means you’re more likely to improve by doing it more often.

20.1 Local Meetups

Many cities have a Meetup culture in which people can find a common hobby or topic and have a place to “meet up”.¹ Python-specific meetups exist, ...