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Memoization using dictionary

So I am trying to implement Lowest common subsequence in Python and was trying this alternative to my previous solution. I tried using a dictionary instead of a 2-D matrix to memoize the results. It’s returning which I understand is because I am not returning anything so how can I do something like this…

Pandas dataframe from nested dictionary

My dictionary looks like this: I want to get a dataframe that looks like this: I tried calling pandas.from_dict(), but it did not give me the desired result. So, what is the most elegant, practical way to achieve this? EDIT: In reality, my dictionary is of depth 4, so I’d like to see a solution for that…

Making a collatz program automate the boring stuff

I’m trying to write a Collatz program using the guidelines from a project found at the end of chapter 3 of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python. I’m using python 3.4.0. Following is the project outline: Write a function named collatz() that has one parameter named number. If the number is even, t…