Digital Humanities Tutorials – Learn Python for Absolute Beginners

Exciting series of digital humanities tutorials awaits! In this post, discover three newly published tutorials designed to help you learn Python from scratch.

What You Can Achieve If You Follow Along

Perform basic data cleaning and manipulation

In Tutorial 1, you will learn how to utilize Python for performing essential data cleaning and manipulation tasks. We will be using data from a set of thread-bound Chinese books before 1949 from the Library’s special collections for demonstration.

Create interactive charts

In Tutorial 2, get ready to explore the captivating world of data visualization and uncover hidden patterns and trends! We will be using Python libraries such as PyGWalker and Plotly.

Create your very own website

In Tutorial 3, get ready to bring your visualizations to life on the web and share them with others! You will learn how to leverage Python, along with tools like Streamlit and GitHub, to create an interactive website. We will cover everything from setting up the development environment to deploying your website online.

More Tutorials in the Making

We recognize the growing importance of leveraging technology in the field of humanities, and our tutorials are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this domain.

In the coming months, we will be releasing more beginner-friendly tutorials. If you’re interested in learning about data analysis, text mining, GIS mapping, and more, be sure to bookmark our website and stay up-to-date with our latest tutorials and resources. Empower yourself on your digital humanist journey!

– By Digital Humanities Initiative, Library/Division of Humanities

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