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Ultimate NumPy

Creation Functions for 1D Arrays

Besides basic array creation by explicitly specifying the elements, numpy also allows automatic array creation using special functions. Here are two of the most common functions for creating exclusively 1D arrays:

arange();
linspace().

arange()

The numpy.arange() function is similar to Python's built-in range() function; however, it returns an ndarray. Essentially, it creates an array with evenly spaced elements within a specified interval.

Here are its three most important parameters and their roles:

start:
- Default value: 0;
- Represents the first element of the array.
stop:
- No default value;
- Defines the endpoint, which is not included in the array.
step:
- Default value: 1;
- Specifies the increment added to each subsequent element.

Explanation:

The first element of the array is determined by start;
Each subsequent element is calculated by adding step to the previous element;
This process continues until the value reaches or exceeds stop (which is not included in the array).

Let’s see this function in action:


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import numpy as np
# Creating an array of integers from 0 to 11 exclusive with step=1
array_1 = np.arange(11)
print(array_1)
print('-' * 35)
# Creating an array of integers from 1 to 11 exclusive with step=1
array_2 = np.arange(1, 11)
print(array_2)
print('-' * 35)
# Creating an array of integers from 0 to 11 exclusive with step=2
array_3 = np.arange(0, 11, 2)
print(array_3)

For array_1, we only set the stop parameter to 11. For array_2, we set both start to 1 and stop to 11. For array_3, we specified all three parameters with step=2.

linspace()

While arange() can work with real numbers, it is often better to use numpy.linspace() for this purpose. With linspace(), instead of the step parameter, there is a num parameter used to specify the number of samples (numbers) within a given interval (default is 50).

Let’s see how we can use this function:


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import numpy as np
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (inclusive)
array_1 = np.linspace(0, 1, 5)
print('Example 1:', array_1)
# Generating 7 equally spaced values between -1 and 1 (inclusive)
array_2 = np.linspace(-1, 1, 7)
print('Example 2:', array_2)

As you can see, everything is quite simple here.

Endpoint

Let’s focus on the endpoint boolean parameter. Its default value is True, meaning the stop value is inclusive. Setting it to False excludes the stop value, thus making the step smaller and shifting the interval. Let's take a look at array_inclusive and array_exclusive for comparison:


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import numpy as np
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (inclusive)
array_inclusive = np.linspace(0, 1, 5)
print('Endpoint = True:', array_inclusive)
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (exclusive)
array_exclusive = np.linspace(0, 1, 5, endpoint=False)
print('Endpoint = False:', array_exclusive)

When endpoint=True, the interval [0, 1] is divided into 4 equal segments and includes the endpoint itself (1), resulting in a step size of (1 - 0) / 4 = 0.25. This generates the values: [0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1].

When endpoint=False, the interval [0, 1) is divided into 5 equal segments since the endpoint is excluded, resulting in a step size of (1 - 0) / 5 = 0.2. This generates the values: [0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8].

Note
You can always learn more about these functions in their documentation: arange, linspace.

Tarea

Use the arange() function to create the even_numbers array.
Specify the arguments in the correct order to create an array of even numbers from 2 to 21 exclusive.
Use the appropriate function to create the samples array, which allows specifying the number of values within an interval.
Specify the first three arguments in the correct order to create an array of 10 equally spaced numbers between 5 and 6.
Set the rightmost keyword argument so that 6 is not included in the samples array.

Tarea

Use the arange() function to create the even_numbers array.
Specify the arguments in the correct order to create an array of even numbers from 2 to 21 exclusive.
Use the appropriate function to create the samples array, which allows specifying the number of values within an interval.
Specify the first three arguments in the correct order to create an array of 10 equally spaced numbers between 5 and 6.
Set the rightmost keyword argument so that 6 is not included in the samples array.

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Sección 1. Capítulo 4

Creation Functions for 1D Arrays

arange();
linspace().

arange()

Here are its three most important parameters and their roles:

start:
- Default value: 0;
- Represents the first element of the array.
stop:
- No default value;
- Defines the endpoint, which is not included in the array.
step:
- Default value: 1;
- Specifies the increment added to each subsequent element.

Explanation:

The first element of the array is determined by start;
Each subsequent element is calculated by adding step to the previous element;
This process continues until the value reaches or exceeds stop (which is not included in the array).

Let’s see this function in action:


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import numpy as np
# Creating an array of integers from 0 to 11 exclusive with step=1
array_1 = np.arange(11)
print(array_1)
print('-' * 35)
# Creating an array of integers from 1 to 11 exclusive with step=1
array_2 = np.arange(1, 11)
print(array_2)
print('-' * 35)
# Creating an array of integers from 0 to 11 exclusive with step=2
array_3 = np.arange(0, 11, 2)
print(array_3)

For array_1, we only set the stop parameter to 11. For array_2, we set both start to 1 and stop to 11. For array_3, we specified all three parameters with step=2.

linspace()

Let’s see how we can use this function:


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import numpy as np
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (inclusive)
array_1 = np.linspace(0, 1, 5)
print('Example 1:', array_1)
# Generating 7 equally spaced values between -1 and 1 (inclusive)
array_2 = np.linspace(-1, 1, 7)
print('Example 2:', array_2)

As you can see, everything is quite simple here.

Endpoint


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import numpy as np
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (inclusive)
array_inclusive = np.linspace(0, 1, 5)
print('Endpoint = True:', array_inclusive)
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (exclusive)
array_exclusive = np.linspace(0, 1, 5, endpoint=False)
print('Endpoint = False:', array_exclusive)

Note
You can always learn more about these functions in their documentation: arange, linspace.

Tarea

Use the arange() function to create the even_numbers array.
Specify the arguments in the correct order to create an array of even numbers from 2 to 21 exclusive.
Use the appropriate function to create the samples array, which allows specifying the number of values within an interval.
Specify the first three arguments in the correct order to create an array of 10 equally spaced numbers between 5 and 6.
Set the rightmost keyword argument so that 6 is not included in the samples array.

Tarea

Use the arange() function to create the even_numbers array.
Specify the arguments in the correct order to create an array of even numbers from 2 to 21 exclusive.
Use the appropriate function to create the samples array, which allows specifying the number of values within an interval.
Specify the first three arguments in the correct order to create an array of 10 equally spaced numbers between 5 and 6.
Set the rightmost keyword argument so that 6 is not included in the samples array.

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Sección 1. Capítulo 4

Creation Functions for 1D Arrays

arange();
linspace().

arange()

Here are its three most important parameters and their roles:

start:
- Default value: 0;
- Represents the first element of the array.
stop:
- No default value;
- Defines the endpoint, which is not included in the array.
step:
- Default value: 1;
- Specifies the increment added to each subsequent element.

Explanation:

The first element of the array is determined by start;
Each subsequent element is calculated by adding step to the previous element;
This process continues until the value reaches or exceeds stop (which is not included in the array).

Let’s see this function in action:


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import numpy as np
# Creating an array of integers from 0 to 11 exclusive with step=1
array_1 = np.arange(11)
print(array_1)
print('-' * 35)
# Creating an array of integers from 1 to 11 exclusive with step=1
array_2 = np.arange(1, 11)
print(array_2)
print('-' * 35)
# Creating an array of integers from 0 to 11 exclusive with step=2
array_3 = np.arange(0, 11, 2)
print(array_3)

For array_1, we only set the stop parameter to 11. For array_2, we set both start to 1 and stop to 11. For array_3, we specified all three parameters with step=2.

linspace()

Let’s see how we can use this function:


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import numpy as np
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (inclusive)
array_1 = np.linspace(0, 1, 5)
print('Example 1:', array_1)
# Generating 7 equally spaced values between -1 and 1 (inclusive)
array_2 = np.linspace(-1, 1, 7)
print('Example 2:', array_2)

As you can see, everything is quite simple here.

Endpoint


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import numpy as np
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (inclusive)
array_inclusive = np.linspace(0, 1, 5)
print('Endpoint = True:', array_inclusive)
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (exclusive)
array_exclusive = np.linspace(0, 1, 5, endpoint=False)
print('Endpoint = False:', array_exclusive)

Note
You can always learn more about these functions in their documentation: arange, linspace.

Tarea

Use the arange() function to create the even_numbers array.
Specify the arguments in the correct order to create an array of even numbers from 2 to 21 exclusive.
Use the appropriate function to create the samples array, which allows specifying the number of values within an interval.
Specify the first three arguments in the correct order to create an array of 10 equally spaced numbers between 5 and 6.
Set the rightmost keyword argument so that 6 is not included in the samples array.

Tarea

Use the arange() function to create the even_numbers array.
Specify the arguments in the correct order to create an array of even numbers from 2 to 21 exclusive.
Use the appropriate function to create the samples array, which allows specifying the number of values within an interval.
Specify the first three arguments in the correct order to create an array of 10 equally spaced numbers between 5 and 6.
Set the rightmost keyword argument so that 6 is not included in the samples array.

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¿Todo estuvo claro?

arange();
linspace().

arange()

Here are its three most important parameters and their roles:

start:
- Default value: 0;
- Represents the first element of the array.
stop:
- No default value;
- Defines the endpoint, which is not included in the array.
step:
- Default value: 1;
- Specifies the increment added to each subsequent element.

Explanation:

The first element of the array is determined by start;
Each subsequent element is calculated by adding step to the previous element;
This process continues until the value reaches or exceeds stop (which is not included in the array).

Let’s see this function in action:


              123456789101112
            
import numpy as np
# Creating an array of integers from 0 to 11 exclusive with step=1
array_1 = np.arange(11)
print(array_1)
print('-' * 35)
# Creating an array of integers from 1 to 11 exclusive with step=1
array_2 = np.arange(1, 11)
print(array_2)
print('-' * 35)
# Creating an array of integers from 0 to 11 exclusive with step=2
array_3 = np.arange(0, 11, 2)
print(array_3)

For array_1, we only set the stop parameter to 11. For array_2, we set both start to 1 and stop to 11. For array_3, we specified all three parameters with step=2.

linspace()

Let’s see how we can use this function:


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import numpy as np
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (inclusive)
array_1 = np.linspace(0, 1, 5)
print('Example 1:', array_1)
# Generating 7 equally spaced values between -1 and 1 (inclusive)
array_2 = np.linspace(-1, 1, 7)
print('Example 2:', array_2)

As you can see, everything is quite simple here.

Endpoint


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import numpy as np
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (inclusive)
array_inclusive = np.linspace(0, 1, 5)
print('Endpoint = True:', array_inclusive)
# Generating 5 equally spaced values between 0 and 1 (exclusive)
array_exclusive = np.linspace(0, 1, 5, endpoint=False)
print('Endpoint = False:', array_exclusive)

Note
You can always learn more about these functions in their documentation: arange, linspace.

Tarea

Use the arange() function to create the even_numbers array.
Specify the arguments in the correct order to create an array of even numbers from 2 to 21 exclusive.
Use the appropriate function to create the samples array, which allows specifying the number of values within an interval.
Specify the first three arguments in the correct order to create an array of 10 equally spaced numbers between 5 and 6.
Set the rightmost keyword argument so that 6 is not included in the samples array.

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Sección 1. Capítulo 4

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