Pandas DataFrames

Create and inspect tables.

✍️ 3 exercises + code challenge in this lesson
  • df.head(n) / df.tail(n): first or last rows.
  • df.shape: (rows, columns).
  • df.columns, df.dtypes, df.info()
  • df.describe(): statistics for numeric columns.

Key Takeaways: Pandas DataFrames

Mastering Pandas DataFrames helps you write clean and reliable Pandas code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

Pandas DataFrames Code Example

Pandas
import pandas as pd

df = pd.DataFrame({
    "product": ["Laptop", "Mouse", "Desk", "Pen"],
    "price": [185000, 1500, 42000, 400],
    "stock": [12, 150, 8, 300],
})
print(df.shape)
print(list(df.columns))
print(df.head(2))
print(df["price"].max())
Output
(4, 3)
['product', 'price', 'stock']
  product   price  stock
0  Laptop  185000     12
1   Mouse    1500    150
185000
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Pandas DataFrames Practice Exercises

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Fill in the blank

Show the first 3 rows.

df.(3)
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Multiple choice

What does df.shape return?

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Code challenge

Print the column names of df as a list.

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