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Ultimate NumPy

Basic Array Creation

A NumPy array is an efficient, multidimensional container for storing and manipulating large datasets of homogeneous (same) data types. Although they are similar to Python lists, they are more memory-efficient and allow for high-performance mathematical and numerical operations.

Now, it’s time to create your first NumPy arrays. The most straightforward way to do this is by using the array() function, passing either a list or a tuple as its argument.

Note
You should create NumPy arrays only from lists in all the tasks throughout our course.

Let’s take a look at an example:


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import numpy as np
# Creating an array from list
array_from_list = np.array([1, 2, 3])
# Creating an array from tuple
array_from_tuple = np.array((1, 2, 3))
print(f'Array from list: {array_from_list}')
print(f'Array from tuple: {array_from_tuple}')

As you can see, these two NumPy arrays are equal.

Specifying Data Type

The data type of the array elements is defined implicitly; however, you can specify it explicitly with the dtype parameter:


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import numpy as np
# Creating an integer array without specifying dtype
array_1 = np.array([1, 2, 3])
# Creating an integer array with setting dtype to 1-byte integer
array_2 = np.array([1, 2, 3], dtype=np.int8)
print(f'First array dtype: {array_1.dtype}')
print(f'Second array dtype: {array_2.dtype}')

The first integer array uses the default int64 data type, which is an 8-byte integer. The second array uses int8, a 1-byte integer.

Other common NumPy data types include numpy.float16, numpy.float32, and numpy.float64, which store 2-byte, 4-byte, and 8-byte floating point numbers, respectively.

Using int8 for small integers is more memory-efficient. However, be careful when choosing the data type (dtype) to avoid overflow if the numbers are too large for the specified type.

Here is a list of possible data types in NumPy:

Task

Create a 1D array named float_array:

Use the correct function to create a NumPy 1D array;
Create an array with two elements (use a list as the first argument): 1.32, 4.6 in this order;
Set the data type of its elements to np.float16 via specifying the second argument.

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Basic Array Creation

Now, it’s time to create your first NumPy arrays. The most straightforward way to do this is by using the array() function, passing either a list or a tuple as its argument.

Note
You should create NumPy arrays only from lists in all the tasks throughout our course.

Let’s take a look at an example:


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import numpy as np
# Creating an array from list
array_from_list = np.array([1, 2, 3])
# Creating an array from tuple
array_from_tuple = np.array((1, 2, 3))
print(f'Array from list: {array_from_list}')
print(f'Array from tuple: {array_from_tuple}')

As you can see, these two NumPy arrays are equal.

Specifying Data Type

The data type of the array elements is defined implicitly; however, you can specify it explicitly with the dtype parameter:


              1234567
            
import numpy as np
# Creating an integer array without specifying dtype
array_1 = np.array([1, 2, 3])
# Creating an integer array with setting dtype to 1-byte integer
array_2 = np.array([1, 2, 3], dtype=np.int8)
print(f'First array dtype: {array_1.dtype}')
print(f'Second array dtype: {array_2.dtype}')

The first integer array uses the default int64 data type, which is an 8-byte integer. The second array uses int8, a 1-byte integer.

Other common NumPy data types include numpy.float16, numpy.float32, and numpy.float64, which store 2-byte, 4-byte, and 8-byte floating point numbers, respectively.

Using int8 for small integers is more memory-efficient. However, be careful when choosing the data type (dtype) to avoid overflow if the numbers are too large for the specified type.

Here is a list of possible data types in NumPy:

Task

Create a 1D array named float_array:

Use the correct function to create a NumPy 1D array;
Create an array with two elements (use a list as the first argument): 1.32, 4.6 in this order;
Set the data type of its elements to np.float16 via specifying the second argument.

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Section 1. Chapter 2

Basic Array Creation

Now, it’s time to create your first NumPy arrays. The most straightforward way to do this is by using the array() function, passing either a list or a tuple as its argument.

Note
You should create NumPy arrays only from lists in all the tasks throughout our course.

Let’s take a look at an example:


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import numpy as np
# Creating an array from list
array_from_list = np.array([1, 2, 3])
# Creating an array from tuple
array_from_tuple = np.array((1, 2, 3))
print(f'Array from list: {array_from_list}')
print(f'Array from tuple: {array_from_tuple}')

As you can see, these two NumPy arrays are equal.

Specifying Data Type

The data type of the array elements is defined implicitly; however, you can specify it explicitly with the dtype parameter:


              1234567
            
import numpy as np
# Creating an integer array without specifying dtype
array_1 = np.array([1, 2, 3])
# Creating an integer array with setting dtype to 1-byte integer
array_2 = np.array([1, 2, 3], dtype=np.int8)
print(f'First array dtype: {array_1.dtype}')
print(f'Second array dtype: {array_2.dtype}')

The first integer array uses the default int64 data type, which is an 8-byte integer. The second array uses int8, a 1-byte integer.

Other common NumPy data types include numpy.float16, numpy.float32, and numpy.float64, which store 2-byte, 4-byte, and 8-byte floating point numbers, respectively.

Using int8 for small integers is more memory-efficient. However, be careful when choosing the data type (dtype) to avoid overflow if the numbers are too large for the specified type.

Here is a list of possible data types in NumPy:

Task

Create a 1D array named float_array:

Use the correct function to create a NumPy 1D array;
Create an array with two elements (use a list as the first argument): 1.32, 4.6 in this order;
Set the data type of its elements to np.float16 via specifying the second argument.

Switch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below

Everything was clear?

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Now, it’s time to create your first NumPy arrays. The most straightforward way to do this is by using the array() function, passing either a list or a tuple as its argument.

Note
You should create NumPy arrays only from lists in all the tasks throughout our course.

Let’s take a look at an example:


              1234567
            
import numpy as np
# Creating an array from list
array_from_list = np.array([1, 2, 3])
# Creating an array from tuple
array_from_tuple = np.array((1, 2, 3))
print(f'Array from list: {array_from_list}')
print(f'Array from tuple: {array_from_tuple}')

As you can see, these two NumPy arrays are equal.

Specifying Data Type

The data type of the array elements is defined implicitly; however, you can specify it explicitly with the dtype parameter:


              1234567
            
import numpy as np
# Creating an integer array without specifying dtype
array_1 = np.array([1, 2, 3])
# Creating an integer array with setting dtype to 1-byte integer
array_2 = np.array([1, 2, 3], dtype=np.int8)
print(f'First array dtype: {array_1.dtype}')
print(f'Second array dtype: {array_2.dtype}')

The first integer array uses the default int64 data type, which is an 8-byte integer. The second array uses int8, a 1-byte integer.

Other common NumPy data types include numpy.float16, numpy.float32, and numpy.float64, which store 2-byte, 4-byte, and 8-byte floating point numbers, respectively.

Using int8 for small integers is more memory-efficient. However, be careful when choosing the data type (dtype) to avoid overflow if the numbers are too large for the specified type.

Here is a list of possible data types in NumPy:

Task

Create a 1D array named float_array:

Use the correct function to create a NumPy 1D array;
Create an array with two elements (use a list as the first argument): 1.32, 4.6 in this order;
Set the data type of its elements to np.float16 via specifying the second argument.

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Section 1. Chapter 2

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