Creating Evenly-Spaced Arrays with NumPy

Understanding np.linspace() Basics

Use np.linspace(start, stop, num) to generate num evenly spaced values between start and stop, inclusive of both bounds.

Create Arrays for the X-Axis

Generate X-axis points for plotting or simulations. Example: x = np.linspace(0, 10, 100) creates 100 points between 0 and 10.

Generate Arrays for the Y-Axis

Similarly, use np.linspace() to define Y-axis points. For instance, y = np.linspace(-5, 5, 50) generates 50 points between -5 and 5.

2D Grids with np.meshgrid()

Combine np.linspace() with np.meshgrid() to create 2D coordinate grids for X and Y axes, commonly used in surface plots.

Logarithmic Spacing Alternative

Use np.logspace() if logarithmic spacing is needed along the X or Y axis, but stick to np.linspace() for uniform distribution.

Applications in Visualizations

Use arrays created by np.linspace() for tasks like plotting functions, heatmaps, or defining data boundaries in charts.