Beginner Automating with Python | Converting MYSQL database tables into single CSV files

Things you might need before coding Install python here Since this solution is realised by using the programming language called python,  you should probably install it as instructed in the website linked above. Additionally, you may need to understand the programming principles independent of programming language and also learn the code syntax in python. An […]

Python 4 Beginners: how to generate a list of random values

I recently just learned how to do this without using loops: import random x = [0 for _ in range(10)] #underscore used when you do not need the value from the list. So here 0 replaces the value from range(10) #expected output [0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0] y = [random.random() […]

Python: Matplotlib – How to use csv and subplots for beginners

So how do I use subplots? 08/26/2018 The code below is custom to my csv file (see below), so make sure you either use the same format or change the “get_file” function to the properly process your file. MOCK_DATA_2 File Content The file above looks like this: x,y 64,13 57,14 16,30 92,29 65,97 11,33 CODE […]

python: Creating a simple bar plot with python, matplotlib module and csv data 2020

This is so simple, it needs no heading.. 08/19/201810:10:49 PM Drinks Coffee as usual… Straight to the point: So this is the CSV data I will be working with ( generated using the website: https://mockaroo.com) MOCK_DATA Goal Create a bar plot showing  the number of emails based on the alphabets they begin with . For instance, […]

How Python helps outside of work: ods data to excel

I hate copying and pasting, so might as well automate it 9:43:24 PM Trying to complete my research paper.. … If you have any question, do ask in the comment section. See you! This allows for transforming my .ods file to .xlsx //Note –> You will have to tweak this to your needs. This is […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 15: Scheduled Web Comic Downloader

  The world is indeed comic, but the joke is on mankind. H. P. Lovecraft true.. true.. 6:23:15 PM I made different functions to handle a specific (one) task; Division of labor   # usage python download_lefthand_comic.py import logging import os import requests import bs4 import time import re # TODO: CHECK FOR LAST UPDATE # […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 15: Prettified Stopwatch

I want to turn the clock back to when people lived in small villages and took care of each other. Pete Seeger And more coffee.. 4:05:04 PM #usage Prettified_Stopwatch.py import time , pyperclip #TODO: start by enter #TODO: store start time #TODO: create lapNum #TODO: loop until user ctrl c input() startTime = time.time() lapNum = […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 14: Excel-to-CSV Converter

And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy’s sleeping? I’m working. Will Smith I like will smith!! 12:50:11 AM   This task was unexpectedly difficult for me, so I am not sure if it is correct # USAGE python excel_2_csv.py import openpyxl import os import sys import logging import […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 13: Brute-Force PDF Password Breaker

“I can stand brute force, but brute reason is quite unbearable. There is something unfair about it’s use. It is hitting below the intellect.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray I don’t get it.. 11:20:21 PM # USAGE python brute_force.py import PyPDF2 import os import sys import logging logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format=”%(asctime)s – %(levelname)s – %(message)s”) […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 13: Custom Invitations as Word Documents

“Nothing annoys people so much as not receiving invitations.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest I know that feeling…humph.. 10:36:20 PM   # usage python invitation.py <textFile> import docx import os import sys import logging from docx.enum.text import WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format=”%(asctime)s – %(levelname)s – %(message)s”) if len(sys.argv) == 2: # TODO: GET TEXT FILE […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 13: PDF Paranoia

“Paranoid? Probably. But just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean there isn’t an invisible demon about to eat your face.” scary… 9:13:00 PM my solution # usage pdf_paranoia_encrypt.py import PyPDF2 import os import sys import logging logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format=”%(asctime)s – %(levelname)s – %(message)s”) # TODO: GET PASSWORD FROM COMMAND LINE if len(sys.argv) == 2: # TODO: OS WALK […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 12: Spreadsheet to Text Files

Chapter 12 done!!! Finally Now I can sleep.. for 10 minutes though.. 3:42:14 AM Suggestions are welcomed. # USAGE python sheet2text.py import logging import sys import os import openpyxl logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format=”%(asctime)s – %(levelname)s – %(message)s”) if len(sys.argv) == 2: # TODO: EXTRACTS EXCEL FILE excelfile = sys.argv[1] excelfile = os.path.abspath(excelfile) excelfile_name = os.path.basename(excelfile).split(“.”)[0] if not os.path.exists(excelfile): […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 12: Text Files to Spreadsheet

1 hour laturr….. I need coffee but if I drink coffee, I will go to sleep… drinks green tea instead 3:18:41 AM Code # USAGE python text2sheet import logging import sys import os import openpyxl logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format=”%(asctime)s – %(levelname)s – %(message)s”) if len(sys.argv) > 1: # TODO: EXTRACT TEXT FILES files = sys.argv[1:] # TODO:CREATE NEW WORKBOOK […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 12: Spreadsheet cell Inverter 2020

This isn’t too bad …right ? Not too tired but would rather be sleeping now. Unfortunately I have to finish this chapter before Sunday.. sighs deeply 2:53:05 AM     # USAGE python sheetinverter.py import logging import openpyxl import os import sys logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format=”%(asctime)s – %(levelname)s – %(message)s”) if len(sys.argv) == 2: # TODO: EXTRACT WB wb […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 12: Blank Row Inserter

I really don’t know how useful this automation is, but okay.. 04:07:22 still tired… Korean indie music playing in the background; this is going to be fun. Note: I did not check to see if the file to be read / workbook already has content in the rows. To do so, I could simply add […]

Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 11 : My Solution to Multiplication Table Maker

Easier done than said ….like actually 03:35:23 Coffee with a drop of sleep in my eyes I am rather tired at the moment but have enough energy to solve this task: Multiplication table challenge.. # Usage: python multiplication.py <N> import sys import os import openpyxl import logging from openpyxl.styles import Font logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format=”%(asctime)s – %(levelname)s […]

“Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 11 : My Solution to Link Verification (with a twist)

Instead of downloading the pages, let’s just write the links out 4:40:41 PM In the last task we downloaded images directly to our machine into a folder in the current working directory. Since I am well acquainted with downloading files using requests, I decided to just write out the links into a text file instead […]

“Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 11 : My Solution to Image Downloader from Imgur

So you want to download images without a browser..  challenge accepted 3:43:41 PM   [sourcecode language=”python”] #Image Site Downloader #USAGE: python igmurdownloader.py <category> <limit> import sys, requests, os, logging, bs4, re logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format="%(asctime)s – %(levelname)s – %(message)s") logging.disable(logging.CRITICAL) if len(sys.argv) == 3: logging.info("Command line argument 3") #TODO: get category, and limit category = sys.argv[1] limit = […]

“Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 11 : My Solution to Comic Downloader

Downloading a comic…. 9% 12:39:32 PM There is a solution provided in the book but this is my way of going around the task   #comic saver – saves each post of a comic page #USAGE python comic.py import logging, requests, bs4, os, sys logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG, format=” %(asctime)s – %(levelname)s – %(message)s”) #TODO: get url if len( […]

“Python Learning: Automate Boring Stuff with Python | Chapter 8 : My Solution to Practice Project: Filling in the Gaps

How to fill in the gaps 1:49:09 AM I need help with this! I like this exercise but I cannot seem to find its ideal solution. Could someone suggest in pseudocode, please..? # finds files with a give prefix in a folder # locates any gaps in the numbering # renames all the later files to […]