Re: Howw to prevent the duplication of any value in a column within a CSV file (python)

2016-04-27 Thread darnold via Python-list

potential_passengers = ['bob','john','sue','wendy','chris','bob','jen','wendy']
accepted_passengers = set()

for name in potential_passengers:
print('checking on {}...'.format(name))
if name not in accepted_passengers:
accepted_passengers.add(name)
print('welcome aboard, {}!'.format(name))
else:
print('i am sorry, we have already accepted a {}.'.format(name))
print()


HTH,
Don 
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Re: Looking for direction

2015-05-20 Thread darnold via Python-list
I recommend getting your hands on "Automate The Boring Stuff With Python" from 
no starch press:

http://www.nostarch.com/automatestuff

I've not read it in its entirety, but it's very beginner-friendly and is 
targeted at just the sort of processing you appear to be doing.

HTH,
Don
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Re: How may I learn Python Web Frameworks

2015-07-24 Thread darnold via Python-list
you'll find a very extensive Flask tutorial at 
http://blog.miguelgrinberg.com/post/the-flask-mega-tutorial-part-i-hello-world .
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