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DataFrame

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TL;DR. A DataFrame is a 2D labeled data structure, similar to a spreadsheet or SQL table, commonly used in data manipulation.

Technical Definition

A DataFrame is a 2D labeled data structure, similar to a spreadsheet or SQL table, commonly used in data manipulation.

How it works

A DataFrame is a core data structure in libraries like pandas, representing data in a tabular format with labeled rows and columns, much like a spreadsheet. Each column can contain different data types, and it provides powerful tools for data manipulation, cleaning, and analysis. It's a foundational element for working with structured data in machine learning.

Further Reading

• Google ML Glossary