Python is an extremely powerful and flexible programming language that is particularly popular among newcomers to coding thanks to its relatively gentle learning curve. That said, the flexibility of ...

Why write ten lines of code when one will do? From magic variable swaps to high-speed data counting, these Python snippets ...

Python -O won’t magically make every script faster, but in the right workloads it’s a free win—here’s how to test it safely.

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Python Scripting for ArcGIS, a new book published by Esri Press, seeks to help experienced users of ArcGIS for Desktop get started with Python scripting. The book teaches users how to write Python ...

[BioBootloader] combined Python and a hefty dose of of AI for a fascinating proof of concept: self-healing Python scripts. He shows things working in a video, embedded below the break, but we’ll also ...

“Python scripting is a fundamental tool for GIS professionals to extend the functionality of ArcGIS and automate workflows,” says author Paul A. Zandbergen. “You can use it to modify the existing ...