Brownley Clinton W. Working with Excel files in Python

O’Reilly Media, 2016. — 115 р."Learn Python for data analysis” is a constant refrain for those looking to develop their data analysis skills. But it’s hard to apply beginning Python skills to your everyday work if the data you deal with is in Excel spreadsheets. This lesson gives you the ability to connect your new skills to the data you’re already working with, and gives you a big step up on the Python learning curve.Microsoft Excel is ubiquitous. We use Excel to store data on customers, inventory, and employees. We use it to track operations, sales, and financials. The list of ways people use Excel in business is long and diverse. Because Excel is such an integral tool in business, knowing how to process Excel files in Python will enable you to add Python into your data processing workflows, receiving data from other people and sharing results with them in ways they’re comfortable with.