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Check, infer, or change your DataFrame’s column data types.
df.astype()→ Convert the dtype of one or more columns to a specified type.df.convert_dtypes()→ Convert columns to best possible dtypes automatically.df.infer_objects()→ Infer better dtypes for object columns.df.copy()→ Create a deep or shallow copy to avoid modifying original data.df.set_flags()→ Set internal metadata flags.df.flags→ Inspect DataFrame’s flags (rarely used).df.attrs→ Same as above; user-defined metadata for extra context.
Data Type & Object Management in Pandas DataFrames
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1. df.astype() - Explicit Type Conversion
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2. df.convert_dtypes() - Automatic Optimal Conversion
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3. df.infer_objects() - Smart Object Conversion
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4. df.copy() - Safe DataFrame Duplication
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5. df.set_flags() / df.flags - Internal Metadata
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