Pandas Series

One-dimensional labelled data.

✍️ 3 exercises + code challenge in this lesson
  • Create from a list: pd.Series([10, 20, 30])
  • Custom labels: pd.Series([...], index=["a", "b", "c"])
  • From a dict: keys become labels.
  • Access by label s["a"] or position s.iloc[0].

Key Takeaways: Pandas Series

Mastering Pandas Series 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 Series Code Example

Pandas
import pandas as pd

stock = pd.Series({"Laptop": 12, "Mouse": 150, "Monitor": 25})
print(stock)
print(stock["Mouse"])
print(stock[stock > 20])
Output
Laptop      12
Mouse      150
Monitor     25
dtype: int64
150
Mouse      150
Monitor     25
dtype: int64
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Pandas Series Practice Exercises

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Create a Series.

s = pd.([10, 20, 30])
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What does s.iloc[0] return?

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Code challenge

Create a Series from {"a": 1, "b": 2, "c": 3} and print the value for "b".

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