Pandas DataFrame: head() function
DataFrame - head() function
The head() function is used to get the first n rows.
This function returns the first n rows for the object based on position. It is useful for quickly testing if your object has the right type of data in it.
Syntax:
DataFrame.head(self, n=5)
Parameters:
| Name | Description | Type/Default Value | Required / Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | Number of rows to select. | int Default Value: 5 |
Required |
Returns: obj_head : same type as caller
The first n rows of the caller object.
Example:
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