How to Use Pandas the Wrong Way

Explore common pitfalls and optimization techniques for using the pandas library in this 44-minute EuroPython 2017 conference talk. Delve into efficient indexing strategies, managing multiple data types, avoiding implicit type casting, optimizing HDF5 storage, and proper usage of GroupBy.apply(). Learn how to write more robust and performant pandas code by understanding implementation details and adopting better approaches to data manipulation. Gain insights into specific situations where changing your coding approach can significantly improve efficiency and reliability when working with pandas.