Numpy Tutorial
Creating NumPy Array
NumPy Array Manipulation
Matrix in NumPy
Operations on NumPy Array
Reshaping NumPy Array
Indexing NumPy Array
Arithmetic operations on NumPy Array
Linear Algebra in NumPy Array
NumPy and Random Data
Sorting and Searching in NumPy Array
Universal Functions
Working With Images
Projects and Applications with NumPy
In NumPy, while the reshape()
method is commonly used to change the shape of an array without altering its data, the resize()
function is used to change the size and shape of the array, potentially introducing or removing elements. This tutorial will explore how to use the resize()
function in NumPy.
First, ensure that you have NumPy installed:
pip install numpy
Then, in your Python script or notebook:
import numpy as np
resize()
When you use resize()
, if the new shape requires more elements than the original array has, the new array will be filled with repeated copies of the original array. Conversely, if the new shape requires fewer elements, the new array will be a truncated version of the original array.
arr = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4]) resized_arr = np.resize(arr, (2, 3)) print(resized_arr)
Output:
[[1 2 3] [4 1 2]]
Note that the values from the original array are repeated to fill the new size.
When reducing the size, elements from the original are truncated:
arr = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]) reduced_arr = np.resize(arr, (2, 2)) print(reduced_arr)
Output:
[[1 2] [3 4]]
The resize()
function from the NumPy module returns a new array with the specified size. If you want to modify the original array in-place, you can use the resize()
method of the ndarray object. However, when using the method version, you can't specify a shape that will increase the total size of the array:
arr = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]) arr.resize((2, 2)) print(arr)
Output:
[[1 2] [3 4]]
resize()
and reshape()
It's important to understand the differences between resize()
and reshape()
:
resize()
can change the total number of elements in the array, repeating or truncating the original data as necessary. reshape()
retains the original data and requires the total number of elements to remain the same.
resize()
has both a function version (from the NumPy module) and a method version (of the ndarray object). The function version can return a larger array than the original, while the method version cannot.
reshape()
only has a method version, and it never changes the original data.
The resize()
function in NumPy is a versatile tool that can help you adjust the size and shape of arrays. This capability is useful in situations where the exact size and shape of your data matter, such as in image processing or when preparing data for specific machine learning algorithms. Always remember to choose between resize()
and reshape()
based on your specific needs.
Resizing a matrix involves changing its dimensions, potentially repeating or truncating elements.
import numpy as np # Create a 2D NumPy array (matrix) matrix = np.array([[1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6], [7, 8, 9]]) # Resize the matrix using numpy.resize() resized_matrix = np.resize(matrix, (2, 5)) print("Original Matrix:") print(matrix) print("\nResized Matrix:") print(resized_matrix)
Use numpy.resize()
to change the dimensions of a matrix in NumPy.
# Assuming 'matrix' is already defined # Resize the matrix using numpy.resize() resized_matrix = np.resize(matrix, (2, 5)) print("Original Matrix:") print(matrix) print("\nResized Matrix:") print(resized_matrix)
Example code demonstrating the resizing of a matrix using NumPy's numpy.resize()
.
# Assuming 'matrix' is already defined # Resize the matrix using numpy.resize() resized_matrix = np.resize(matrix, (2, 5)) print("Original Matrix:") print(matrix) print("\nResized Matrix:") print(resized_matrix)
Change the dimensions of a matrix in Python using the numpy.resize()
function.
# Assuming 'matrix' is already defined # Resize the matrix using numpy.resize() resized_matrix = np.resize(matrix, (2, 5)) print("Original Matrix:") print(matrix) print("\nResized Matrix:") print(resized_matrix)
Sample code illustrating the resizing of matrices using NumPy's numpy.resize()
.
# Assuming 'matrix' is already defined # Resize the matrix using numpy.resize() resized_matrix = np.resize(matrix, (2, 5)) print("Original Matrix:") print(matrix) print("\nResized Matrix:") print(resized_matrix)
Extend the concept of resizing to multi-dimensional arrays using NumPy.
# Assuming 'matrix' is already defined # Resize the matrix using numpy.resize() resized_matrix = np.resize(matrix, (2, 5)) print("Original Matrix:") print(matrix) print("\nResized Matrix:") print(resized_matrix)
Understand the differences between resizing and reshaping matrices in NumPy.
# Assuming 'matrix' is already defined # Resize the matrix using numpy.resize() resized_matrix = np.resize(matrix, (2, 5)) # Reshape the matrix using numpy.reshape() reshaped_matrix = np.reshape(matrix, (2, 5)) print("Original Matrix:") print(matrix) print("\nResized Matrix:") print(resized_matrix) print("\nReshaped Matrix:") print(reshaped_matrix)
Use the numpy.resize()
function in NumPy for manipulating the dimensions of a matrix.
# Assuming 'matrix' is already defined # Resize the matrix using numpy.resize() resized_matrix = np.resize(matrix, (2, 5)) print("Original Matrix:") print(matrix) print("\nResized Matrix:") print(resized_matrix)