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What fixture should be used when writing tests that can be shared to evaluate the behavior of DataFrame, Series, Index, and ExtensionArray in PyData?
box_with_array fixture
What is the primary type of data that pandas is designed to handle?
Tabular data.
What is the primary communication channel for reporting bugs and requesting features within the pandas contributor community?
GitHub issue tracker.
What library is mentioned for property-based testing that finds a minimal counterexample to assertions?
Hypothesis
Where should a test for a pandas DataFrame I/O method be located in the test suite?
tests.io
What directive should be used in documentation to specify the version in which a new feature was added in PyData version 2.2.3?
.. versionadded:: 2.2.3
Which pydata version introduced the logical reductions over an entire DataFrame?
0.23.2
Which version introduced support for non-unique indexes in the software mentioned in the reference?
Version 0.8.0
Which version introduced logical reductions over an entire DataFrame?
0.23.2
What pandas method is used to reshape data from a wide format to a long and tidy one?
melt()
What library does pandas use for creating plots by default?
Matplotlib
What tool was used to create the 1.5.2 documentation for the pandas library?
Sphinx 4.5.0
What is the main benefit of hierarchical axis indexing in the context of pandas?
Intuitive handling of high-dimensional data in a lower-dimensional structure.
What is a recommended label for GitHub issues suitable for newer contributors in the pandas project?
good first issue
Who leads the Infrastructure workgroup responsible for maintaining the pandas infrastructure?
William Ayd
What is the equivalent of a pandas `DataFrame` in STATA and SAS statistical software suites?
Data set
What script is used to validate doctests, formatting in docstrings, and imported modules in pandas development?
./ci/code_checks.sh
What functionality does the pandas User Guide suggest new users start with to gain a high-level understanding of pandas fundamentals?
Intro to data structures, Essential basic functionality
What is the function of the `-k` option when running pytest for pandas tests?
Selects tests by substring matching on their names.
What is the primary goal of pandas as it relates to data analysis in Python?
To be the fundamental high-level building block for doing practical, real-world data analysis in Python.
What fixture is recommended to mock network interactions in a unit test to prevent flakiness due to public internet access, specifically in the context of the pydata libraries?
httpserver fixture from the pytest-localserver plugin
What option should be added to an asv benchmark command to use virtualenv instead of conda?
-E virtualenv
What command does the document specify for running a subset of tests in a specific pandas test module using a regex pattern?
pytest pandas/path/to/test.py -k regex_matching_test_name
In what section does the extended summary of a function's documentation provide details, but not go into parameter details?
extended summary
How does the `case_sensitive` parameter affect the behavior of the `contains` method in a pandas Series when searching for a lowercase character pattern?
Setting `case_sensitive` to `False` allows the `contains` method to match the pattern regardless of letter case.
What are the essential purposes of the GitHub issue tracker in the pandas contributor community?
- Report bugs - Request features - Request documentation improvements - Ask questions about pandas behavior - Discuss ongoing development and project roadmap
What type of structure does pandas use to handle tabular data?
DataFrame
What tool was used to create the pandas documentation for version 2.1.4?
Sphinx 6.2.1
What directive should be used in Sphinx documentation to indicate a feature was added in version 2.1.0 of pandas?
.. versionadded:: 2.1.0
What is the preferred testing method for inputs with simple logic in the context of pandas testing?
Parametrized tests with pytest.
What parameter can be used to replace missing values in a method that checks for pattern presence in strings in pandas?
na
What is the primary purpose of creating a "py.typed" file in the pandas installation folder?
To signal to type checkers that pandas is a py.typed library.
What pandas utility should be used to import optional dependencies to ensure consistent error messaging when the dependency is not met?
pandas.compat._optional.import_optional_dependency
What is the function of the `markers` list defined under `[tool.pytest.ini_options]`?
To define custom test markers in pytest.
What flag should be used with the `asv continuous` command to run benchmarks using virtualenv instead of the default conda?
-E virtualenv
Where should a test for `Series.__getitem__` that internally calls `Series.loc.__getitem__` be located?
tests.indexing.test_loc
What is the recommended method in Pydata version 1.1.0 for indicating that a function is deprecated when there are no direct replacement functions with identical arguments?
Manually add a deprecation warning using `warnings.warn`.
What is one of the main intended purposes of the Slack platform for the pandas contributor community?
For questions about contributing to pandas.
What module should you refer to for commonly used pandas-specific types, such as `Dtype`, in order to facilitate type checking and maintainability?
pandas._typing
What practice is strongly discouraged in type inference when using pandas, and what is the recommended alternative?
The use of `cast` from the typing module is strongly discouraged. The recommended alternative is to refactor the code to appease static analysis.
Where should a test for a DataFrame method that involves multiple indexing methods and calls Series.loc.__getitem__ be placed in a PyData v1.5.0 testing framework?
tests.indexing.test_loc
What is the purpose of the `read_*` prefix in pandas when dealing with data sources?
Import data from various data sources.
What type of data does pandas provide tools for, apart from numerical data, according to the tutorial references?
Time series data and textual data.
What is the strongly discouraged technique for bypassing type inference limitations when using custom inference functions in the current pydata version?
cast
What is the recommended approach for handling class variables that shadow built-in names in pandas type annotations?
Create an unambiguous alias of the built-in name and use that alias in your annotation.
What is the preferred method to ignore a warning that is not relevant to a test or is due to matching a third-party library’s behavior in pytest?
pytest.mark.filterwarnings
What type of data type is specifically mentioned in the context of being nullable within the user guide?
Nullable integer data type
What must you do to ensure your local feature branch is updated with the latest changes from the pandas main branch?
Fetch and merge changes from the upstream main branch into your local main branch, then rebase your feature branch onto the updated main branch.
What flag allows you to skip tests that require a database in pydata development testing?
`-m "not db"`
Which version first introduced compatibility with Python 3.13?
2.2.3
What library is used in property-based testing to generate minimal counterexamples for assertions in Python?
Hypothesis
What is the preferred name for a single DataFrame when illustrating examples in Python docstrings using pandas?
df
What feature introduced in pandas 2.0 is expected to become the default in pandas 3.0, enhancing workflows with a breaking change?
Copy-on-Write (CoW) mode.
What API changes were related to integer indexing in Version 0.7.0 released in February 2012?
API changes to integer indexing.
What directive is used in Sphinx to indicate when a new feature was added in a specific PyData version?
.. versionadded::
Which guide provides information on correcting typographical errors and enhancing existing functionalities in the Pandas library?
Developer guide
What is the release date of the latest pandas version 2.2.3?
Sep 20, 2024
What should be included in a test if an optional dependency is not found when using `pandas`?
An `ImportError` test, skipped if the library is present.
What is the function of the `-n` flag when using pytest-xdist with the pandas-dev environment?
Parallelize a test run across the specified number of cores or use `auto` to utilize all available cores.
What feature in pandas allows for advanced indexing with multiple levels of labels?
MultiIndex
What guides new users through pandas' fundamental operations and structures with a focus on rapid learning?
10 minutes to pandas
What PyData version included performance improvements in a release dated before April 2023?
1.5.0
What prefix is used in pandas functions for importing data from various sources such as CSV or Excel?
read_*
What method prefix does pandas use to save data to different file formats, such as CSV or JSON?
to_*
Which subpackage in pandas provides functions and classes specifically for rolling window indexers?
pandas.api.indexers
What specific submodule in pandas is identified as potentially having unstable APIs, and where stable functionality is not guaranteed?
`pandas.core`, `pandas.compat`
Which submodule in the pandas API is intended for functions and classes related to rolling window indexers?
pandas.api.indexers
What subpackage in the pandas API is used for classes and functions related to datatype operations?
pandas.api.types
In which two specific communication channels do pandas maintainers and contributors primarily conduct long-form conversations?
GitHub issue tracker, developer mailing list
How often are the pandas Community Meetings held each month, and who is welcome to attend?
Twice; everyone is welcome.
What is the preferred assertion method for comparing DataFrame results in pytest according to the pydata framework?
tm.assert_frame_equal(result, expected)
What is the preferred way to handle tests in pytest that are known to fail due to unimplemented features or buggy behavior in pydata?
`@pytest.mark.xfail`
What library is used for property-based testing in the PyData framework, as described in the reference document?
Hypothesis
What library is recommended for property-based testing, allowing for the description of all valid inputs and identifying a minimal counterexample?
Hypothesis
What testing framework does the document recommend for preferred idioms in testing Series and DataFrame methods?
pytest
What version introduced backwards incompatible API changes along with enhancements on both August 30, 2023, and September 19, 2022?
2.1.0 and 1.5.0
What command should be used to stage files that have been updated after resolving merge conflicts in a Git workflow?
git add -u
What functionality does adding an empty "py.typed" file to the pandas installation folder signal to type checkers?
It signals that pandas is a py.typed library.
What should you ensure to improve the chances of your pull request being reviewed, regarding testing and complexity?
Ensure you have appropriate tests and keep your pull requests as simple as possible.
How can you ensure your pull request has a higher chance of being reviewed successfully according to the pandas version 2.2.3 guidelines?
- Reference an open issue - Ensure appropriate tests - Keep pull requests simple - Ensure CI is green - Keep updating the pull request
What must be created in the pandas installation folder to signal that pandas is a py.typed library?
py.typed
What command is recommended to ensure consistency in type hints after making changes to a pandas project, assuming the local environment matches the pandas CI environment?
pre-commit
Which version of pandas first became compatible with Python 3.13?
2.2.3
What is required to resolve merge conflicts when updating a feature branch in a pandas development environment?
Resolve conflicts, stage updates with `git add -u`, commit changes with `git commit`.
What upcoming major version of pandas is mentioned to possibly have backwards incompatible API changes?
3.0
What is the recommended approach in MyPy for handling cases where type inference cannot automatically resolve types without using `cast`?
Refactor the code to appease static analysis without using `cast`.
What flag should be used with pytest to display a short summary of skipped, xfailed, and xpassed tests?
-r
What is the strongly discouraged practice when attempting to guide the `mypy` analyzer in type inference, particularly when using custom inference functions?
Using `cast` from the typing module.
Which marker must be present in the pytest configuration to identify tests that take a long time to execute specifically on the arm64 architecture?
arm_slow
What file should be created in the pandas installation folder to signal type checkers that pandas is a py.typed library?
py.typed
Which statistical software suite mentioned suggests that many vectorized operations have similar functions in pandas?
SAS
What type of license does the pandas library use?
BSD License
What organization is associated with hosting the pandas documentation version 2.2.3?
OVHcloud
What is strongly discouraged when attempting static analysis compatibility in Python code involving type inference?
The use of `cast`.
What is the statistical software suite that includes a data set equivalent to a pandas DataFrame, along with similar functions for vectorized operations and string processing?
SAS
Which specific testing technique should be used in pydata version 3.6.2 to ensure a temporary file is automatically deleted after a test involving file operations?
tm.ensure_clean
What environment is needed to run benchmarks using asv in the pandas library?
conda or virtualenv
Which testing method should be used in pydata version 3.6.2 to verify the correct exception type and error message is raised due to invalid user arguments?
pytest.raises
Which marker in pytest selectively skips tests that require network connectivity when running tests in the pandas environment?
network
Which version introduced support for non-unique indexes?
Version 0.8.0
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