

Project: Data Visualization in Python with Plotly Dash
For this project, I created and deployed a dashboard using Dash and an “Avocado Sales” dataset. I then deployed an interactive Flask/React/Plotly instance of the dashboard on Heroku. This practice project was from a Real Python article written by Dylan … Continue reading Project: Data Visualization in Python with Plotly Dash

Kaggle Competitions & Machine Learning
Today I’m working on a predictive data analysis and machine learning project using Jupyter Notebooks, Python, pandas and scikit-learn. The goal is to… Continue reading Kaggle Competitions & Machine Learning

Python exercise: Pizza Cost Calculator
Today’s exercise is to work out a cost calculator for a pizza order. This exercise uses if, elif, else, and changing the cost variable as items are added to the order. Continue reading Python exercise: Pizza Cost Calculator

Python exercise: Leap Year Calculator
This program calculates whether a given year is a leap year. A normal year has 365 days, leap years have 366, with an extra day in February.. Continue reading Python exercise: Leap Year Calculator

Python exercise: BMI Calculator
Exercise: Write a program that interprets the results of the Body Mass Index (BMI) based on a user’s weight (kg) and height (m)… Continue reading Python exercise: BMI Calculator

Current focus: Python Projects
UPDATE 8/21/2021: I’m still working through the Python Pro coursework mentioned below, but decided I wanted to also add another learning avenue. I’ve signed up for General Assembly’s Python bootcamp and kick that off next week. Looking forward to working … Continue reading Current focus: Python Projects

print(“Hello!”)
Hi. I’m Virgil and have been working in I.T. infrastructure since 1995. In this chapter of my career, I’m focusing more on coding, and have started this blog to share what I’m learning, as well as the projects I’m currently … Continue reading print(“Hello!”)