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Pandas Getting Started

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Summary

Pandas are installed with pipes and then imported with the abbreviation pd into the Python script. Once installed, you can create a DataFrame from a dictionary or read a data file like a CSV. The dictionary structure with the key as the column name is the quickest way to experiment.

Key points

Installation with pip install pandas
Import is commonly known as pd
DataFrame can be created from a dictionary or external file
Checking the version helps ensure the working environment

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