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06-13-2023 01:02 AM
Hello,
Task: I am trying to understand, what approach is better to access the content in DataFrame.
My piece of code:
print("First approach: ", df["Purchase Address"][0])
print("Second approach: ", df.loc[0,"Purchase Address"])
These lines are equal to each other. For me more comfortable to use first version. Is there any recommends in pandas how to access the content?
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06-13-2023 06:26 AM
they are pretty much the same, except that loc can do a tad more:
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06-13-2023 06:26 AM
they are pretty much the same, except that loc can do a tad more:
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06-14-2023 12:53 AM
@Aleksandra Frolova :
Both approaches you mentioned are valid ways to access content in a DataFrame in pandas. Let's take a closer look at each approach:
Using brackets []:
df["Purchase Address"][0]
Using loc or iloc:
df.loc[0, "Purchase Address"]
Both approaches have their advantages depending on the specific use case:
- The bracket notation [] is simpler and more concise, making it suitable for quick access to specific elements or simple slicing operations. It is commonly used when you have a straightforward DataFrame structure or when you want to access a specific column or row quickly.
- The loc or iloc indexer is more versatile and powerful. It allows you to access elements using label-based indexing (loc) or integer-based indexing (iloc). This is especially useful when you have complex DataFrame structures, customized row and column labels, or when you need more control over your indexing operations.
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