Matrices in Python

Our Python experts continue to work on this versatile programming language, specializing in all the tools, functions, and trends regarding it. When we talk about matrices in Python, we are referring to a specialized two-dimensional rectangular array of data, which is stored in rows and columns.

On this occasion, Freddy Rivero from Rootstack, teaches us in a video how to work with Python matrices. In Python, a matrix (or two-dimensional array) can be handled using nested lists or, more efficiently, with the NumPy library, which provides support for multidimensional arrays.

What features have made Python so popular?
  • It is easy to understand and use, which is why many beginners start their careers with Python. This has spread its popularity and growth.
  • It has excellent forums, with participants from all over the world.
  • Since the forums are numerous, you will always find an answer to any question or problem you have.
  • There are a large number of libraries available for developers. There is a library for every thing a developer wants to create.
  • Django and Flask are two of the most used frameworks at the moment and both are based on Python.
     
Is Python an easy language to learn?

Python is considered one of the easiest programming languages ​​to learn, ideal for those who are just starting out with programming. It is also one of the most widely used languages, Coursera said. According to the 2021 TIOBE ranking, Python is the second most popular language after C and its popularity continues to grow by the day.
 

Is Python good for game development?

Python can be used for game development. Some of the most popular games use Python in some way, such as The Sims 4, Battlefield 2, Overwatch, World of Tanks, among others.

But you should keep in mind that Python has limitations when creating video games, especially in terms of speed. “Speed ​​is very bad, Python cannot be used for extremely fast or intense parts of a game. Many popular games have used Python on their servers and for the AI ​​of their games, so you can use it that way,” they explained in a Quora forum.