PART IVTHE ESSENTIAL LIBRARIES
Of all the Python libraries that are important to science, NumPy, Matplotlib, and pandas are arguably the most essential. These three libraries form a triptych, with each panel built on the one before. Together, they serve as an immense canvas for most scientific and data analysis work in Python.
What makes these libraries essential? For one thing, they’re mature, reliable, and used across many disciplines. As established libraries, they come with enormous support networks consisting of online forums, tutorials, and example use cases as well as many excellent print and ebooks dedicated to each. Further, they form the basis for other important libraries. Some knowledge of NumPy, Matplotlib, and pandas is needed to ...
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